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Throughout the EU, the dairy sector is facing slim margins due to high input costs and relatively low milk prices, according to a recent US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) report. The milk price peaked in 2022 (see graph below), dropped in 2023, after which it only partially recovered this year. At the same time, is the sector in Western Europe facing multiple production limiting factors related to restrictive environmental regulations and disease outbreaks (for more information see Dairy and Products Semi-annual, published on May 22, 2024). In the Netherlands, the loss of the EU derogation to spread a surplus of manure on pastures prompted farmers to slaughter a part of their dairy cow herd (for more information see the GAIN report - Dutch Loss of Manure Derogation). In Ireland, a reduction in applicability of the nitrate derogation has led to a cut in the beef herd in favour of maintaining the dairy herd. Another factor is the outbre

The average lifetime production of dairy cows in Flanders has continued to increase in the 2023-2024 financial year, as has the productive lifespan.

The Flemish agricultural and horticultural sector will generate an added value of 1.566 billion euros in 2024. That is four percent more than in 2023. If it specifically concerns dairy farming, the turnover will be the same as in 2023.