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Somalia's camel milk revolution is improving nutrition and creating jobs
SOMALIA, AUG 4 – Somalia's camel milk industry employs nearly 200 people at Beder Camel Farm and pioneers camel milk yogurt to address malnutrition and boost local economies.
- Beder Camel Farm, established in 2006 near Mogadishu, leads Somalia's camel milk industry with a dedicated yogurt factory and large-scale operations.
- The farm's growth follows increasing demand for camel milk buoyed by local entrepreneurs, government support, and new regulations like the Dairy Act.
- Beder camels produce up to 10 liters daily, double traditional yields, while the farm employs nearly 200 staff and plans to expand collection and training efforts.
- Camel milk yogurt, rich in vitamins B12, C, D, magnesium, calcium, and probiotics, fills a vital nutritional gap and supports public health in Somalia.
- Modernizing camel farming and milk handling promises job creation, improved nutrition, and enhanced pride in local products amid an ongoing agricultural revolution.
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Somalia's camel milk revolution is improving nutrition and creating jobs
Somalia is seeing quiet agricultural revolution centered around camels. Demand for camel milk is growing, buoyed by a wave of local entrepreneurs who see untapped potential in a traditional resource.
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Somalia has more than 7 million camels, the largest in the world, but only a small portion of their milk reaches the modern market. Now, camel farms are springing up on the outskirts of Mogadishu.
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