Would you switch to drinking camel milk? Australia's growing number of camel farmers are hoping to persuade you. Camel milk production has become one of Australia's emerging agricultural industries, as demand for the product grows both locally and internationally. Australia's first camel dairies opened in 2014, and since then the industry has grown considerably, with dairies now operating in almost every state and territory. The Camel Milk Co Australia - have a herd of more than 300 camels, with around 60 currently being milked. The farm averages around six litres of milk per camel per day.While camel milk has been consumed by humans for more than 6,000 years, worldwide demand has grown markedly in recent years, despite its expensive nature. One litre of pasteurised camel milk retails for about A$15 ($10; £8) in Australia, making it 12 times more expensive than cow's milk.The recent increase in interest in camel milk has been led by consumers seeking the milk's supposed health benefits. On a nutritional level, camel milk is richer than cow's milk in vitamin C, vitamin B, iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium.In addition to milk, the sector is also starting to make cheeses, skincare products, and chocolate made with camel milk.
