5 EU policies influencing cow numbers and milk production

EU milk production in 2024 is forecast to fall from 149.3 million metric tonnes (mmt) in 2023 to 148.9 mmt, as policies influence the decline in cow numbers and milk production. A USDA GAIN report presents the 2024 dairy products forecast and influential EU policies. With lower milk production in 2024, which will only be partially offset by lower expected fluid milk consumption, factory use consumption is also forecast to decrease by 0.3% in 2024. This requires dairy processors to carefully