Dairy Dreams in Action: United States–Sri Lanka Partnership for a Self-Sufficient Future

Discover how Sri Lanka’s dairy sector is transforming through innovation, resilience, and global partnership! In this inspiring journey, the USDA-funded Market-Oriented Dairy (MOD) project—powered by the expertise of the University of Florida and local institutions—empowered thousands of Sri Lankan dairy farmers with cutting-edge, climate-smart techniques. From silage-making and improved fodder cultivation to AI breeding, animal health, and solar-powered water management systems, this project ignited a milk revolution that’s boosting incomes, reducing reliance on imported milk powder, and improving national nutrition. Dive into the story of how small-scale dairy farmers became entrepreneurs, how tradition met technology, and how Sri Lanka is milking its way toward self-sufficiency—one smart dairy farm at a time.