The goat farm of agricultural holding "Lukoz" opened on Saturday in Sernurskiy area of Mari El, it is the largest in Russia, told TASS in the press service of the government of the Republic.
"Goat-farm for 5 thousand heads opened today in the village of Cochenour. It is not only the largest in Russia, but also one of the largest in Europe", - noted in press service.
Investment in the creation of the farm amounted to 60 million rubles, the Commissioning of new goat farm will "Lukasu" increase milk production and to bring them up to 2,5 thousand tons per year. In 2017, the company yields compared to 2016 increased by 37%. Before entering a new farm, the agricultural holding was contained 3.8 thousand goats.
Processing of goat milk occurs on the "Sernurskiy cheese plant" (belongs to "Lukasu"). Each year the factory processed more than 1.6 thousand tons of goat milk.
Translated by service "Yandex.Translation"
