Fear and changes in the Polish dairy sector

Published Sep 28, 2021

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The article provides an overview of the Polish dairy industry, highlighting its importance as a source of income and the basis for the country's domestic dairy industry. It discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by this sector, including the need to balance modernization with the preservation of small and medium-sized 'family farms.' The industry has seen consolidation and growth, with a focus on cheese and cottage cheese production, and is heavily export-dependent. Dairy cooperatives play a significant role in milk processing, with a focus on achieving high milk prices for members. The Common Agricultural Policy, Green Deal, and European 'Farm to Fork' strategy were also discussed in a recent forum.

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Besides these challenges and opportunities, the new Common Agricultural Policy, Green Deal, European “Farm to Fork” strategy and post-Covid perspectives were also discussed during the Forum. Milk production is one of the most important branches of the agricultural economy in Poland. It has big economic importance, as it is a source of income for many farms and serves as a raw material base for domestic dairy industry. Over the years, the Polish dairy industry followed the changing market conditions, which resulted in concentration of milk production and processing. Modern technological facilities, high quality of raw materials and dairy products makes the domestic dairy industry a competitive on the international market, and the available assortment offer is adapted to changing conditions market and consumer needs. But a large segment of the dairy sector in Poland consists of small or medium sized 'family farms', and conserving that heritage while staying economically competitive ...

Source: Agroberichtenbuitenland