Export market for Cow Milk in France (12월, 2022)

The article highlights a significant decline in dairy farming in France over the past decade, with over a quarter of farms closing down between 2010 and 2020, resulting in a decrease of 13,000 dairy farms. The number of dairy cows and heifers has also seen a reduction, especially in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This downward trend is expected to persist, with the French livestock farming institute forecasting a further decrease of 441,000 dairy cows by 2030. The European Milk Board has identified this as a concerning trend, especially given the increasing costs and decreasing net income for farmers, leading to an aging farmer population and a low replacement rate.