Tridge summary
Recent data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) of Ireland reveals a notable decline in domestic milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers, dropping by nine million litres between January and February of this year. The total milk intake in February was approximately 361.3 million litres, marking a 1.7% decrease from the same period in 2022. Additionally, the data highlights a reduction in total milk sold for human consumption, from 37.9 million litres in 2022 to 36.7 million litres in 2023. Furthermore, the fat and protein content of milk increased slightly during the same period.
The report also indicates a 6% decrease in domestic butter production in February, although levels were slightly higher than in 2021. The production figures for skimmed milk powder and cheese are not yet available for February. At the EU level, Germany led in milk intake in January 2023, followed by France and Poland, while Cyprus and Croatia had the lowest intakes.
The report also indicates a 6% decrease in domestic butter production in February, although levels were slightly higher than in 2021. The production figures for skimmed milk powder and cheese are not yet available for February. At the EU level, Germany led in milk intake in January 2023, followed by France and Poland, while Cyprus and Croatia had the lowest intakes.
Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.
Original content
Domestic milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers in Ireland declined by nine million litres between January and February of this year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have shown. The data released today (Tuesday, April 4), shows that processors took in approximately 361.3 million litres in February, which represents a decline of 1.7% on the same month in 2022, when 367.5 litres were supplied. The CSO figures also show that total milk sold for human consumption in the second month of this year is also down on the same timeframe in 2022; 37.9 million litres went to this market in 2022, but this fell to 36.7 million litres this year. In a components breakdown, fat content of this milk rose to 4.46% in February this year, up 4.44% on February 2022. The protein content also increased from 3.42% to 3.50% over the same period. Advertisement The increase in fat content may be traced back to feed consumption, with many cows out on grass in February. Milk ...
Source: AgriLand
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