US EditionSomalia'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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On the outskirts of Mogadishu, camels, a central part of Somali pastoralist life, are increasingly being used in efforts to develop commercial agriculture and dairy production.
Somalia’s camel milk revolution is creating jobs
MOGADISHU: Camels have long been the backbone of Somalia’s pastoralist culture, feeding families, transporting goods and standing tall in local folklore. But on the dusty outskirts of the capital, the camel now finds itself at the center of an agricultural revolution that could redefine Somali farming. On a breezy Wednesday morning in mid-June, The Associated Press visited
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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.
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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