The consumption of dairy products in Asia has tripled since 1980 as demand for milk products continues to rise – along with the region’s wealth. But the doubling of milk powder prices over the past year is threatening to de-rail regional efforts to promote both its health benefits, and build new industries around dairy products. All through this week, researchers and agricultural scientists from thoughout Asia have been meeting in Thailand to share information on their respective dairy industries.
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