Poland
Population of Dairy Cows in Poland (Mar 27)
Poland, after Germany and France, ranks third among the EU countries in terms of the number of dairy cows. In Poland, in 2022, the decline in the number of dairy cows, which has been ongoing since 2019, was stopped. In December 2022, the herd of these animals numbered 2.037M units and was 0.1% higher than the year before. Milk production in Poland is concentrated in the central and eastern regions, in the province of Mazowieckie, 21% of the total stock of dairy cows and 438K units, Podlasie 20% and 398K units, Greater Poland 14% and 281K units, as well as Warmińsko-Mazurskie 8% and 172K pcs, Łódzkie, and Kujawsko-Pomorskie 7% share in the national stock and 145K respectively pcs, and 134K units, as well as Lublin 5% and 107K pcs. The seven voivodeships mentioned above contain 82% of the national stock of dairy cows, and 86% of milk deliveries are carried out on their territory.
United States
Dairy Expectations in the US for 2023 (Mar 27)
2022 was a phenomenal year for the dairy industry, with record-high milk prices and production costs still catching up, according to Ehmke. As 2023 approached, the industry saw production costs continue to rise, while feed costs peaked and stabilized, but costs remain higher than normal and milk prices have moderated. Ehmke is anticipating some margin compression in 2023. The US saw milk growth occur in 2022. The USDA milk report showed cow numbers had risen more than anticipated and productivity was higher, Ehmke said. That may be an early sign that the US dairy industry is quite resilient, and farmers have responded positively to the report. According to recent milk reports, Texas saw an increase of 30K head and South Dakota reported an estimated increase of 22K. If the trend continues in 2023, the US is to see increases in herd growth and productivity, and that means increased production that allows for a moderation in milk prices.
Milk Production and Number of Cows Increase (Mar 29)
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Milk Production Report for February 2023 showed a 0.8% increase in milk production YoY, with a total of 8B kg of milk. Five of the top six states recorded production growth, except for California, which declined. Also following suit, the number of cows in the US has seen growth, 37K head up from last February and an additional 12K cows from last month. In fact, five of the top six states showed positive growth, except for Wisconsin, which lost 3K cows. Dan Basse, president of AgResources Company, told the PDPW audience last week at their business meeting in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, that the reason for a decline in cow numbers in the state of Wisconsin stems primarily from environmental pressures. These six states with the most cows in the US account for more than half of total US production. Production per cow in the US averaged 3 pounds more than in February 2022.
Malaysia
Malaysia Aims for Milk Self-Sufficiency by 2025, but More Needs to Be Done to Help Farmers (Mar 27)
Malaysia, which aims to become fully self-sufficient in milk by 2025, is looking to do more to improve cattle yield and help small farmers jump on the milk bandwagon. Currently, less than half of the country’s annual consumption of milk is produced locally, while the rest is imported. Malaysians consume about 80M liters of milk each year, with the rate averaging an 8% growth since 2010. The country needs at least another 30K cows to meet growing demand, as children are encouraged to drink fresh milk in schools. Consumers’ dietary preferences are also changing, with more opting for fresh milk instead of condensed milk, said observers.
Russia
Milk Quality Control Laboratory Opened in Yekaterinburg, Russia (Mar 27)
Russia's largest milk quality control laboratory has opened in Yekaterinburg. Here, they will be able to test the products of not only local producers but also farmers from other regions of the country. The check is carried out on high-precision equipment according to 13 indicators. Among them are the content of protein, fat, urea, and other data. In a year, specialists will be able to do up to 360K tests. The Sverdlovsk region produces more than 2K of milk per day. It is expected that the opening of a new laboratory will not only increase the efficiency of production in the Urals but will also allow the selection of more productive breeds of livestock.
The average daily volume of milk sales in Russian agricultural organizations increased by 7.4% compared to the same period in 2022 and, as of March 20, 2023, reached 54.9K MT. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the maximum sales volumes of 1.5K MT were achieved in the Republic of Tatarstan, the Udmurt Republic, the Krasnodar Territory, the Voronezh, Kirov, Sverdlovsk, Novosibirsk, Belgorod, Leningrad, and Moscow regions. The average milk yield per cow per day was 21.1 kg, which is 1.3 kg more than a year earlier. The leaders among the regions in this indicator are the Krasnodar Territory, Leningrad, Kursk, and Kaliningrad regions.
Chile
Cows Are Not the Cause of Global Warming (Mar 29)
In recent years, a series of measures have been implemented that reflect the commitment assumed by the dairy sector to sustainability. In particular, it highlights the contribution of milk producers and their cooperatives in the efficient use of resources and in significantly reducing the impacts on the environment, conservation of ecosystems, and protection of biodiversity. From the use of new technologies that improve efficiency and sustainability in the feeding of dairy cows, through the management of manure (collection, storage, and use), reduction in the use of chemical fertilizers, improvements in animal health and breeding; precision farming, circular economy and management of practices that aim to reduce greenhouse gases are aspects that are being worked on in dairy sustainability.
Brazil
Espírito Santo Registers a Drop in the Production of Milk and Derivatives After a Period of Drought (Apr 2)
The drop in milk production is harming dairy production in Espírito Santo and has made some producers migrate to the cultivation of other products, such as soy, coffee, coconut, and papaya. To solve the problem, the state government says it will put into practice a support plan to help increase the productivity of producers and cover the demand of the local industry. According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Brazil is the third largest producer of milk in the world, with more than 34B liters per year and production reaches 98% of Brazilian municipalities. Data from the State Department of Agriculture (Seag) indicate that currently 991.2K liters are produced per day in the state and the productivity of liters of milk per milked cow is 1.45K liters per year. The gross value of milk production in 2021 was USD 144.42M (R$ 727M).
