Factors that could increase milk prices

Small movements in milk production and consumption are keeping milk prices at rather stable levels. This is according to Co Daatselaar from the Dutch agricultural economic institute LEI (Part of Wageningen UR) in the Global Dairy Farmers report (April 2017) about developments in milk prices. Some expected developments that keep pressure on the milk prices, are still there, says Daatselaar. These include: Milk production in most countries ranges from stable to some increase causing more supply;