Moringa Plantations and Cuba’s Road to Dairy and Feed Independence
Cuba is grappling with a characteristic situation in the agricultural and economic environment. The total food imports of the country cost nearly 40 percent of total national imports, with milk and animal feed alone amounting to approximately EUR 900 million every year. This high reliance on imports places continuous strain on foreign exchange reserves and makes the livestock sector vulnerable to international market volatility. Achieving long-term self-sufficiency in dairy and animal feed has therefore become a key strategic priority for the nation. One of the most feasible solutions lies in the large-scale production of moringa, scientifically known as Moringa oleifera . Often referred to as the Miracle Tree, moringa offers Cuba a scalable, sustainable, and economically viable pathway to reduce imports while strengthening domestic agricultural output. Moringa as a Strategic Livestock Feed Solution Moringa holds a unique position as animal feed due to its exceptional nutritional profi...