Mongolia enters the world market with camel milk

Mongolia is preparing to export camel milk by establishing a processing plant in Umnugov aimag, which will aid local farmers and enhance production with modern technology. The 'Mongol temee' project, initiated in 2021, has significantly boosted camel milk productivity, with camels now yielding up to 3 liters daily. In partnership with the FAO, the initiative aims to improve milk quality to meet international export standards. Camel milk is prized for its high vitamin C content and health benefits. Additionally, the article references UkrAgroConsult's AgriSupp platform for market intelligence in grains and oilseeds.

Mongolia is preparing to export camel milk, whose products are already in demand on the local market. It is planned to launch a camel milk processing plant in the Umnugov aimag in the south of the country. The main goal of the project is to support local farmers, increase yields and improve production methods using the latest technologies. The camel milk production project started in 2021 under the name “Mongol temee” (Mongolian camel). According to B.Tsend-Ayush, Executive Director of Solid Partners, traditional methods of animal husbandry have shown their limitations. Therefore, in 2023, a farm was established in cooperation with FAO, which implements modern methods of milking and caring for animals. As a result, the productivity of camels has increased significantly: one camel gives up to 3 liters of milk per day, which is a significant achievement and opens up opportunities for further productivity increases to 4 liters. There are about half a million camels in Mongolia, whose ...