Milk production in France is stabilizing after a significant decline

The price for conventional milk was 6.7 percent lower in January than a year earlier. On average, 46.70 euros were paid for 100 liters of conventional milk in January. The milk price for organic milk in France is 0.3 percent higher than a year ago. Last year, the price for organic milk was lower than that for conventional milk for two periods. That has been restored. In January, an average of 53.20 euros was paid for 100 liters of organic milk. In January, the share of organic milk was 4.9 percent of total milk production. That is the lowest level in three years. In France, the share of milk with a protected designation of origin is traditionally high. For AOP products, the milk must come from the same region in which the product, such as brie, is made. At IGP the requirements are less strict and milk for the regional product may also come (partly) from another region. In January, the share of AOP/IGP milk was 15.8 percent. There is an increase, but the level is lower than in ...