Somalia's camel milk revolution is boosting jobs

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Somalia is experiencing a significant shift in its agricultural practices, particularly in the field of camel milk production. Beder Camel Farm, managed by veterinarian Dr. Abdirisak Mire Hashi, is at the forefront of this change, producing up to 10 liters of milk per camel daily. The farm has also launched Somalia's first camel milk yogurt factory, addressing nutritional needs in the region. Hashi said: "If we can modernize how we raise camels and handle the milk, we can create jobs and improve nutrition." Dr. Kasim Abdi Moalim, Director of Animal Health at Somalia's Ministry of Livestock, observed: “The benefits of camel milk are countless . . . In countries like the UAE, camel milk is also used for cosmetics. Somalia must catch up and develop the full value chain.”

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