Moldova produces more cheese than in previous years. Milk production also on the rise
IPN,
21 December 2024 20:40
Cheese production increased in the first ten months of 2024. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, a percentage increase of 106% has been attested during this time, IPN reports.This is the total production of cow, sheep and goat cheese. Thus, 7570 tons of cheese were produced in the first 10 months, compared to the same period of 2023, when 7164 tons were produced
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