Practical Dairy Training Centre Kenya Ltd

Practical Dairy Training Centre Kenya (PDTC Kenya), a subsidiary of the renowned Dairy Training Centre (DTC) in Oenkerk, The Netherlands, specializes in providing practical training in dairy farm management, milk processing, and youth-based entrepreneurship through business incubation including attachment in the Netherlands. PDTC Kenya has emerged as a pioneering force in the region's dairy value-chain landscape by employing a unique blend of hands-on learning, online education, and cutting-edge simulations. At PDTC Kenya, training is not confined to the traditional classroom as it embraces a learning-by-doing philosophy, fostering a hands-on training approach that ensures trainees acquire practical skills, knowledge and appropriate attitudes. With a commitment to maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment, PDTC Kenya keeps class groups small, enabling individualized coaching and setting concrete goals for each trainee. This educational philosophy empowers farmers, processors, and other stakeholders in the dairy value chain to drive sustainability and profitability in their operations thereby contributing to improved livelihoods, food and nutrition security. PDTC Kenya's core objective is to build the capacity of dairy value chain actors within the community. Through comprehensive training programmes, PDTC Kenya equips trainees with the essential skills needed for successful dairy farm management, milk processing, and entrepreneurship. The institution offers courses in dairy cattle nutrition, herd health management, breeding and Fertility management, dairy farm economics, young stock management, housing, fodder production and conservation, hygienic milk production, milk processing, business plan development, marketing and other soft skills. These courses cater to a diverse range of dairy sector actors, including farmers, farm managers, extension service providers, technicians, agricultural students, trainers, and lecturers.