Team Blitz India
SHARJAH International Airport welcomed some very special guests from northern Germany and southern Denmark recently. Well, it was a herd of cows who arrived for Al Mleiha Dairy Farm, which is scheduled to start production in June 2024. These cows will produce entirely high-quality milk containing A2A2 protein, which boasts numerous health benefits.
This farm will form the third phase of a plan that will see cow-breeding and poultry projects come up near the massive wheat farm in Mleiha. Managed by the Sharjah Agricultural and Animal Production Establishment, the Mleiha Dairy Farm aims to offer consumers natural milk without any alterations.
Under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, the project signifies a commitment to providing healthy and unadulterated dairy products to the community. This initiative aligns with global trends towards organic and natural food consumption, positioning Sharjah as a pioneer in the region’s dairy industry.
The farm will encompass five barns, each half a kilometre long. The cows involved in this project are not medically inseminated or treated, nor are they given any medications or growth enhancers; and they are fed complete, healthy food. Each cow wears a collar that serves 15 functions, from monitoring health and nutrition to sensing emotions and movements. Data collected, including milk quantity, is sent directly to a centralised data centre.
