Pittards has announced plans to venture into sheep farming
in Ethiopia. The UK-based leather and leather products manufacturing company is
looking to move into the supply side of the business according to John
Moriarty, Managing Director of Pittards Ethiopia Tannery.
The company has looked at a 10,000 hectare plot of land in
the North Shoa region said Moriarty.
Pittards will attempt to breed sheep in controlled
environments to ensure that they are parasite free explained Moriarty. A
parasite free environment will reduce the mortality of the sheep and increase
the quality of the skin for leather production he added.
The company has been working with German International
Corporation to improve animal husbandry in Ethiopia said Moriarty.
It is to be remembered that Pittards opened three factories
in Addis Ababa last Thursday. It was announced at the time that the company is
ready to begin exporting 40,000 pairs of leather gloves per month to the US
market.
The Tannery will start exporting the leather gloves as of
next month according to Moriarty. It is expected that the company will double
its exports to 80,000 when it becomes fully operational in six months time he
said.
With the view of expanding its presence in the export market
in mind Pittards aims to enter the supply side with an approach more
sophisticated than traditional farming. The company’s approach hopes to ensure
long lasting quality leather.
It is hoped that other farmer’s will duplicate Pittards
approach said Moriarty.
Source: Addis Fortune
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