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GB milk deliveries: Grass growth gives a boost to September milk deliveries
Thursday, 10 October 2024
GB milk deliveries in September are estimated to have totalled 970 million litres, up 0.8% compared to the same period in 2023. Average daily deliveries are estimated at 32.3 million litres.
Production for this year’s milk season so far (April-September) is estimated to be 6,230 million litres, down 0.6% compared to the same period of the year before. Improved levels of production in September have helped to revive overall output, after a challenging start to the year, as discussed in our milk forecasting forum. AHDB’s Forage For Knowledge data shows a flush of grass growth in September, with improved quality following recent rainfall, which has helped to boost milk production.
Last month’s forecast projected a total production of 12.28 bn litres for the entire 2024/25 season, with a more positive outlook ahead. This would put GB production 0.3% back on the previous milk year. However, an Autumn boost to milk production could make this outlook look pessimistic. Much will depend on what happens as we move into October. The very wet start to the month will concern many, given last year’s challenges.
Following record-breaking wholesale prices for fats, a recent increase to milk prices have continued which should reassure farmers. However, with cull cow prices holding strong, and continuing financial challenges to expansion including labour, interest rates and environmental regulatory demands, the size of the GB milking herd could still be at risk.
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