MADISON - Jun 25/15 - SNS -- Dairy market conditions in western and eastern Europe were reviewed in the latest report on the sector released by the USDA today.
WESTERN AND EASTERN EUROPE WESTERN OVERVIEW: Western European milk production saw only marginal seasonal declines compared to the previous report. Short periods of hot, dry weather had little impact on milk production. Preliminary reports from Eurostat showed EU28 milk production for January-April 0.7% below year ago levels. Selected member states showed the following January-April percentage changes compared to the same period last year: Germany, -1.7%; France, -2.7%; UK, +0.9%; Belgium, - 2.2%; Italy, -1.1%; and Ireland, +4.2%. Feed is considered relatively inexpensive which is contributing to strong milk production in some countries, albeit lower than peak levels. Another factor contribution to production strength is farm investments contributing to higher production. EASTERN OVERVIEW: Eastern European milk production is just coming off their seasonal peak. Weather conditions have been favorable for milk production. Dairy manufacturers have been very busy handling the heavy volumes of milk coming into their facilities. Preliminary data from Eurostat showed Poland's milk deliveries for January-April 1.3% above year ago levels. 0930c rick.whipp@ams.usda.gov 608.557.7004 USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin Dairy Market News website: www.ams.usda.gov/dairymarketnews Dairy Market News database portal: http://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/da-home
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