The green pasture of MASISI in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo.
A herd of dairy cows from the MASISI region is essential for survival in North Kivu.
A child grazing a cow in MASISI.
Portrait of a farmer in the beautiful hills of MASISI.
A farmer leads his herd of dairy cows to their feeding grounds.
A farmer taking dairy cows for milk extraction.
The organic cows in the hills of MASISI undergo milk extraction.
Preparation for export of cow's milk for sale in the town of GOMA.
The production of cow's milk on the MASISI farm is estimated at around 200 liters per day, intended for cheese-making and the sale of fresh milk in the town of GOMA.
Packing cans of milk to supply the town of GOMA, where a can of milk sells for around $3.
Supply is done by MOTO due to impassable roads in MASISI.
Mr. Dominique, the farm manager, on his way to the small MASISI cheese factory in North Kivu.
Cheese production with the available means, in which ten liters of milk is used to make one box of cheese.
The cheese seasoning process involves soaking it in a solution to give it the right taste.
The final product is ready for export in the town of GOMA.