Questions are being raised about the production of milk. This is due to the lack of rain and its effect on forage extraction in the Netherlands, parts of Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom. The cheese price in particular responds to developments in supply. Herma van den Pol outlines the background. DCA spot price milk Price range (week 30) Number of quotations Average €31,75 (=) €30,75 - €32,00 5 €31,75 Explanation of DCA Markets: In the Netherlands the market is calm. The levels are under pressure, which is especially reflected in the cheese market. The price for Gouda has therefore risen to €3, while producers are again asking for €3,05 per kilo. DCA Room Price range (week 30) Number of quotations Average €6.050 per ton (+€50) €6.000 - €6.100 6 €6.050 Explanation DCA Markets: The fat market has reached the bottom. Room even has room for a small plus again. The situation in butter is slightly more uncertain, due to question marks surrounding the stock. DCA skimmed milk concentrate Price range (week 30) Number of quotations Average €1.170 per tonne (-€10) €1.150 - €1.200 4 €1.170 Explanation of DCA Markets: The price of concentrate remains fairly stable. There is also little movement in the price of skimmed milk powder. It results in a calm market.