Turkey: Tokat is the leading city for the production of buffalo yogurt

Published 2022년 4월 1일

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Buffalo yogurt is a significant source of income for farmers in the Pazar district of Tokat, Anatolian city. The number of buffaloes in the village has increased from 200 thousand to over 11 thousand in 10 years, thanks to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's "Buffalo Breeding Project in the Hands of the People." Over half of the village's 70 households relies on water buffalo for their livelihood. Demand for buffalo breeding is on the rise, with buffalo yogurt being known for its health benefits. A liter of buffalo milk is equivalent to four liters of cow's milk, making it a more efficient and preferred option, especially for those with cholesterol and diabetes.

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Buffalo yogurt, which came to the agenda in the program where President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with the farmers, is among the important income sources of the farmers. In the Pazar district of Tokat, one of the Anatolian cities, buffalo's milk and yogurt are produced, as well as cheese. In addition to the farm established in the village, farmers also have the opportunity to market their own water buffalo milk and products. With the "Buffalo Breeding Project in the Hands of the People" of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the number of buffaloes in the village has increased from 200 thousand in 10 years. More than half of the 70 households in the village, which has the highest number of water buffaloes throughout the province, make a living from water buffalo. "There will be no trouble finding buffalo yoghurt in TOKAT" Muzaffer Keser, Chairman of the Board of Breeding Buffalo Breeders, noted that the demand for buffalo breeding is increasing day by day. He said that the ...

Source: Sondakika