In January-February period, it increased by 4.3% when compared to the same period of the previous year, according to the statement.

In February, the average fat rate of cow's milk collected by integrated dairies was 3.4%, the average rate of protein was 3.2%.

In February, drinking milk production by integrated dairies decreased by 1.5% and became 128 thousand 590 tons when compared to the same month of the previous year. In January-February period, drinking milk production decreased by 1.2% and became 273 thousand 521 tons when compared to the same period of the previous year.

In February, yoghurt production by integrated dairies decreased by 13.3% and became 75 thousand 601 tons when compared to the same month of the previous year. In January-February period, decreased by 4.6% and became 170 thousand 890 tons when compared to the same period of the previous year.

In February, while mixed milk cheese (cheese production obtained from which includes sheep, goat, buffalo and mixed milk) increasing by 42.5%, skimmed milk powder production increasing by 31.4%, whole milk powder production increasing by 19.6%, cream production increasing by 5.8% and cheese production from cow's milk increasing by 3%, drink made of yoghurt (ayran) production decreased by 23.7% and butter production decreased by 1.2% when compared to the same month of the previous year.  

According to the January-February period of the previous year, while mixed milk cheese (Cheese production obtained from which includes sheep, goat, buffalo and mixed milk) increasing by 60.4%, skimmed milk powder production increasing by 23.2%, whole milk powder production increasing by 13.3%, cream production increasing by 9% and cheese production from cow's milk increasing by 4.1%, butter production decreased by 6.9% and drink made of yoghurt (ayran) production decreased by 23.1%.  (ILKHA)