Greetings and heartfelt appreciation to all the managers, colleagues, employees, and dedicated staff of the Investment Holding for Agriculture, Livestock, and Dairy Industries, as well as its subsidiaries.
From the perspective of the impact of the livestock industry on the country's economy, the share of the agricultural sector in the national gross domestic product (GDP) is approximately 8%. Of this, about 30%, equating to roughly 2.4% of the country’s economic output, pertains to livestock farming and husbandry.
Studies indicate that the average purchasing power of households has decreased by more than 50% from 2001 (1380) to the first half of 2021 (1400). This significant decline has led to a reduced share of dairy and protein consumption.
According to the FAO, the per capita consumption of milk and dairy products for each individual should be 200 kilograms annually. Based on the latest statistics from the Ministry of Health, the annual per capita consumption of dairy products in our country is close to 70 kilograms.
Moreover, given that animal feed, as the raw material for the livestock industry, is supplied from agricultural inputs, the agricultural sector can be considered a precursor to this industry. Therefore, the development and completion of the value chain, innovation, maximum utilization of capabilities and capacities, attracting domestic and foreign partnerships, and exiting traditional operations will form the strategic plan of the Investment Company for Agriculture, Livestock, and Dairy Industries by the end of 2026 (1405). The aim is to achieve the production of 1,000,000 tons of milk by the end of 2026.
