In Ukraine, thanks to tourism, sheep breeding has begun to revive

In Ukraine, the consumption of lamb and sheep has been declining for several decades. However, in the last few years, the interest of Ukrainian consumers in this meat has noticeably increased and even the number of sheep in the industrial sector has started to grow. According to SEEDS, the main factor that contributed to the development of this sector of agriculture was a change in eating habits. Yes, restaurants have become more likely to offer lamb dishes. The development of the industry is also influenced by the revival of interest in Ukraine by tourists from the Middle East, in particular from Saudi Arabia. In addition, exports of live cattle to Turkey, Lebanon and other countries are developing. Over the past year, the industrial sheep population has grown by 1.3%, while the number of animals in households has decreased. However, according to the head of the NGO "Association of Shepherds" Vasyl Stefurak, it is necessary to focus on industry indicators, as data on livestock in ...