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As happened in 2024 across the globe, a slight increase in milk prices is expected, driven by complications in Chinese production, which will allow a balance between supply and demand for this product. According to a study by Rabobank, the upward trend in prices will remain in line with what 2024 is leaving. According to the report interpreted by the Argentine Dairy Chain Observatory (OCLA), slight increases in international prices are expected. “Global supply is having difficulty starting a new expansion cycle in most regions and even shows clear signs of exhaustion in China, which has been the main contributor to the growth of global production in the last three years,” said the financial entity that usually surveys the movements of this rural sector. Among the factors that will influence this equation, it was mentioned: “Additional regulations

Global milk production declined due to adverse weather conditions, cow diseases, rising feed prices and farmers' production costs, combined with seasonal factors. An outbreak of blue fever has damaged the dairy industry in Western Europe, and a severe drought has adversely affected milk production in Central and Eastern Europe. In the United States, there have been some signs of stabilization of milk production volumes after a period of recession. New Zealand is increasing the volume of milk production and covering the shortage in other regions. In Australia, after a period of milk growth, production declined due to drought, crop failures and feed price increases.

Scottish cattle numbers continue to decline following a long-term trend, with a 2.4% decrease in 2024 compared to the five year average.