In this period we produce very little Vastedda della Valle del Belìce DOP. But let's continue to do it with love...

The words of Massimo Todaro, president of the consortium for the protection of Vastedda della Valle del Belìce DOP and ONAF master taster.
'the zootechnical sector cannot go on vacation', so explains the president Massimo Todaro.

'The farms must be constantly cared for, we cannot stop', he says
'the sheep produce milk for 240/250 days a year. The lambs are sold one month after birth'

The milk must be milked anyway, this is because 'sheep are at risk of getting sick and experiencing mastitis (inflammation of the udders)'.
Another problem as Todaro explains, 'our producers are small and unorganized. They have several sales channels, but most of them go towards catering'.
In addition, 'March, April and May are the period of greatest milk production. About 50 percent of sheep's milk is produced.
So we risk being left with the unused or unsold product.'