Greece: Dutch cows in Naxos to increase milk production

Cows are coming from the Netherlands to Naxos to increase milk production. As the president of E.A.S. tells AgroTypos. Naxos, Dimitris Kapounis, "the milk zone on the island must be strengthened and we decided to proceed with the purchase of 150 dairy cows from the Netherlands. 300 tons of Naxos Gruyere are currently missing from the market. Instead of increasing the producer price we decided to proceed with the purchase of productive animals. The increased cost of production, with the increase in feed prices, energy costs and transport costs, have led to the exit of many cattle farmers. Animals were slaughtered and there was a reduction in the quantities of milk that the producers in the Cooperative received. The Union will pay 350,000 euros from its own funds for the purchase of the animals. The animals are 25-26 months old (they will give birth in May) and we will "rent" them to the breeders on the island. This is how we make an investment aimed at increasing milk production ...