New Zealand: Milk production increased slightly in 2023

There will be no major expansion of production However, no major expansion is expected throughout the 2023/2024 season. Decreasing cow numbers and requirements limit production growth. More milk was milked in New Zealand in calendar year 2023 than in the previous year. The amount of processed milk ingredients has increased particularly significantly. According to data from the New Zealand Dairy Association (DCANZ), production increased by 196,000. tons, i.e. by 0.9%, to 21.25 million tons of milk compared to 2022. More milk solids The amount of dry milk matter obtained from dry fat and protein content, amounting to over 1.88 million tons, was 2.1% higher than in the previous year. greater than in the previous year. In 2022, New Zealand milk production fell by 3.8%. to the lowest level in five years. However, last year weather conditions and pasture feed growth were more favorable for producers. This was especially true in the first half of the year, in which until May, the ...