Nepal’s Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) is moving to explore the commercial potential of Dolpa’s yak cheese after reaching an agreement with Jagdulla Rural Municipality to operate a cheese industry at Bhalulek in Ward No. 4. The agreement could create a pathway for linking locally produced yak cheese with organised processing, commercial markets and wider distribution.
The development is significant because yak cheese represents a high-value dairy product associated with Nepal’s Himalayan livestock economy. DDC’s interest could help convert a geographically specialised product into a more organised commercial opportunity while creating stronger market linkages for farmers in the remote region.
The proposed initiative also reflects a broader opportunity for Nepal’s dairy sector to move beyond conventional milk products and develop region-specific, value-added dairy products with distinctive market identities. For Dolpa, stronger processing and market access could potentially improve the commercial value of yak milk and support local dairy-based livelihoods. (Ekantipur)
Source: Dairynews7x7 26 Aug, 2026 Read full article here
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