In 2023, the number of dairy cows in the EU will decrease
Cow Milk
Dairy
Published Jan 20, 2023
Tridge summary
It is predicted that in 2023 the number of dairy cows in the European Union will fall below 20 million heads. Compared to 2016, this is minus 1.7 million heads, and compared to 2021 - 564 thousand heads. This is written by Infagro with reference to the USDA. Despite the steady annual increase in cow productivity, the decline in herds has reduced the production of cow's milk in the EU, which is forecast at 143 million tons in 2023.
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It is predicted that in 2023 the number of dairy cows in the European Union will fall below 20 million heads. Compared to 2016, this is minus 1.7 million heads, and compared to 2021 - 564 thousand heads. This is written by Infagro with reference to the USDA. Despite the steady annual increase in cow productivity, the decline in herds has reduced the production of cow's milk in the EU, which is forecast at 143 million tons in 2023. The planned January 1 implementation of the new Common Agricultural Policy and the accompanying Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy is likely to add uncertainty to the dairy sector this year. Drought across the EU in the summer of 2022 hampered feed and milk production as production costs for energy and fertilizers increased, pushing up selling prices for raw milk. Non-cow's milk production in the EU is mainly concentrated in the Mediterranean countries. The situation is better with him. Consumer demand for dairy products such as goat cheeses or mozzarella made ...
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