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Irish also further increased milk production in July
Although Irish milk production has declined somewhat in July after its spring peak in June, the production figures are still above those of last year.
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Irish livestock farmers delivered 1.048.022 tonnes of milk to processing plants in July. That is a decrease of approximately 52.000 tons (4,7%) compared to the peak month of June. However, compared to the same month last year, milk production was a lot higher.
Year on year increase
Last July, dairy farms delivered 1.013.980 tons of milk to processors. This year, 34.000 more tons of milk were supplied. That is an increase of 3,3% compared to July 2020. The supply was also higher compared to the 5-year average. The 5-year average Irish milk supply in July is 962.700 tonnes. The supply in July this year was therefore 86.000 tons, or 8,9%, higher than the 5-year average. The strong growth in Irish milk production since 2010 does not appear to have come to a standstill.
Farmer organizations argue for higher milk prices
The chairman of the Irish Farmers Association, Stephen Arthur, is now calling for higher milk prices in the media. According to him, these are possible due to the recent increase in prices of skimmed milk powder and butter on the Global Dairy Trade, as well as the European markets. These products are the main export products of Irish dairy farmers and livestock farmers should also benefit from the increased prices, according to Arthur. According to him, a price of €37,15 per 100 kilos until at least the end of the year is in line with the market. He indicates that farmers are struggling with sharply increased production costs and a mediocre growing season for grass.