Spain produces more milk, but loses nearly 500 dairy farmers in a year
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Milk production in Spain increased by 3.3% over the last year. This is good news for the dairy sector, because the country is producing more litres of milk than before. However, the number of dairy farmers fell significantly over the same period.
According to the available information, Spain lost almost 500 dairy farmers in a year. This means there are fewer dairy cow farms, but those that remain active produce more. Sector experts usually explain this situation by rising production costs, such as animal feed, energy and transport.
The reduction in the number of dairy farmers is an important issue for rural areas, where dairy activity is a source of employment. When a farm closes, related jobs can also disappear, such as those in transport, veterinary services or animal feed sales. For this reason, the decline in farms is a concern for some agricultural organisations.
In conclusion, the Spanish dairy sector shows two trends at the same time: milk production is growing, but there are fewer and fewer dairy farmers. The data reflect a change in the way of working in the countryside, with larger farms and fewer small family farms.
Sources: Dairynews.today
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