Despite the uncertainty hanging over British farming as a result of Brexit, UK milk production shows no sign of slowing in 2019.
According to the latest production figures, UK milk supplies for the month of March stood at 1.35bn litres, which is up 7% compared with the same month last year when Storm Emma hit Ireland and the UK with huge snow falls.
Increased concentrate feeding
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This means UK milk production for the first quarter of 2019 (Jan-Mar) is up more than 5% compared with the same period last year to 3.75bn litres.
According to the AHDB, milk yields from UK dairy cows are almost 2.5% ahead of last season due to increased concentrate feeding.
Dairy cow numbers are falling in the UK, but the increased yield is more than offsetting this.
On top of this, the relatively mild winter has diminished earlier concerns over feed availability and the AHDB is reporting UK dairy cows are in good condition.
The UK research body added that if weather conditions remain normal for the coming year, the UK is likely to see its highest level of milk production in almost 30 years.
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Despite the uncertainty hanging over British farming as a result of Brexit, UK milk production shows no sign of slowing in 2019.
According to the latest production figures, UK milk supplies for the month of March stood at 1.35bn litres, which is up 7% compared with the same month last year when Storm Emma hit Ireland and the UK with huge snow falls.
Increased concentrate feeding
This means UK milk production for the first quarter of 2019 (Jan-Mar) is up more than 5% compared with the same period last year to 3.75bn litres.
According to the AHDB, milk yields from UK dairy cows are almost 2.5% ahead of last season due to increased concentrate feeding.
Dairy cow numbers are falling in the UK, but the increased yield is more than offsetting this.
On top of this, the relatively mild winter has diminished earlier concerns over feed availability and the AHDB is reporting UK dairy cows are in good condition.
The UK research body added that if weather conditions remain normal for the coming year, the UK is likely to see its highest level of milk production in almost 30 years.
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