Milk is the basis of all dairy products and generates products including butter, cream, yogurt, cheeses and more. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), an estimated 150 million families worldwide are involved in some scale of milk production. Follow this article in its entirety and learn how India is the country that produces the most dairy products in the world.
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India: the biggest dairy producer
Through FAO, it is possible to have information that India leads in milk production worldwide, accounting for 22% of global supply. According to the USDA, India surpasses the US because it uses buffalo milk as well as cow milk.
The two countries maintain relatively consistent production levels. However, in 2016, India was the clear leader in the sector, producing 154 million tonnes of milk, compared to 96 million tonnes in the US.
USA is the largest producer of cow's milk
However, according to the World Atlas, the country that is the largest producer of cow's milk in the world is the United States. States such as California, Wisconsin, Idaho, New York and Pennsylvania are the nation's largest dairy producers, housing an average of 15,000 cows each.
On the other hand, 80% of India's production comes from small farmers, with more than 130,000 cooperative villages. Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Punjab are the main producing states, and the entire country is not only the first in production but also a major consumer in the world.
Benefits of milk for human health
Milk is a food rich in protein and calcium, important for preventing problems such as osteoporosis and maintaining good muscle mass. Check out some of its benefits below:
- Makes bones stronger: milk and dairy products provide calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and protein needed for bone formation and repair.
- Good for eye health: it is rich in vitamins B2 and A, two important ingredients for eye health.
- Rich in essential amino acids: milk is full of protein and essential amino acids (which our body does not produce).
- Improves blood pressure: recent research shows that consuming 2 to 3 servings of milk and dairy products in a healthy diet can help lower blood pressure in anyone.
