Yak Cheese Factory Faces Production Challenges
Summary
The Kyanjen Gompa Cheese Factory in Rasuwa faces declining yak cheese production due to farmer migration, shrinking grazing lands, and climate change, putting this traditional Himalayan industry at risk.
Key Points
- The Kyanjen Gompa DDC Cheese Factory produces yak and chauri milk cheese at 3,870 meters altitude in Rasuwa district.
- Production has sharply declined from 500 liters of milk daily to about 60-70 liters due to farmer migration, lack of grazing land, and climate change.
- Cheese production is a key livelihood for local herders and a unique cultural product attracting tourists in the Langtang region.
- Increased attention and support are needed to address challenges and preserve this traditional cheese-making industry in the Himalayas.
