Turkey ranked first in the world production of sheep's milk

Published Aug 11, 2020

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Turkey is a leading producer of sheep's and goat's milk, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The country produces nearly 1.5 million tons of sheep's milk and 600 thousand tons of goat's milk, making it the first and sixth globally for these productions, respectively. The top ten countries for sheep milk production, led by India, are listed, with Sudan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan following. For goat milk, India is the leader, followed by Sudan and Bangladesh. France, Financial, Spain, South Sudan, and Greece round out the top ten for sheep and goat milk production.

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Turkey Breeding Sheep and Goat Breeders Central Union (TÜDKİYEB) Chairman Nihat Çelik, Turkey's 1.5 million tons, close to the sheep's milk, pointing to produce close to goat's milk to 600 thousand tons, "the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), according to Turkey ranked first in the world production of sheep's milk, and goat milk production in sixth place, "he said. According to 2018 figures, which are FAO's latest data on sheep milk production, the top 10 countries are as follows: Emphasizing that India is the first with 6 million 99 thousand tons in goat milk production, Çelik said, "Sudan is the second with 1 million 151 thousand tons, Bangladesh is 1 million 122 thousand tons and the third, Pakistani fourth with 915 thousand tons, France ...

Source: Haberler Agri News