Australian Milk Production Sees Continued Growth in April
Source: The DairyNews
Australian milk production experienced a notable increase of 2.5% year-over-year (YOY) in April, marking the twelfth consecutive month of YOY growth, according to Dairy Australia. This uptick has contributed to a season-to-date production that is 3% ahead of the same period last year, signaling a robust performance in the dairy sector.
Regional breakdowns show varied performance across states. Victoria, a key player in the dairy industry, reported a 4% YOY increase for April, with season-to-date figures up by 2.7%. Notably, Northern Victoria saw significant growth with milk intake up by 9.6% YOY for April and 4.3% for the season thus far.
Gippsland also reported healthy gains, with production rising by 3% in April and 4.2% for the season to date. However, the western region of Victoria faced challenges due to dry conditions, which slightly reduced April's milk intake by 0.1% YOY, leaving the season-to-date production approximately on par with last year.
Tasmania experienced a decrease in milk output due to dry conditions, with a 2.4% drop in April, although its season-to-date production remains up by 3.2%.
In New South Wales, dairy output was 3.3% higher for the month and has seen a 5.5% increase for the season to April. Contrastingly, Queensland was the only mainland state to report a decline in April, with a 5.2% decrease in milk production YOY. Meanwhile, both South Australia and Western Australia recorded increases of 2.1%.
This mixed regional performance illustrates the diverse impacts of climatic conditions on dairy production across Australia, yet the overall trend remains positive for the industry.
Gippsland also reported healthy gains, with production rising by 3% in April and 4.2% for the season to date. However, the western region of Victoria faced challenges due to dry conditions, which slightly reduced April's milk intake by 0.1% YOY, leaving the season-to-date production approximately on par with last year.
Tasmania experienced a decrease in milk output due to dry conditions, with a 2.4% drop in April, although its season-to-date production remains up by 3.2%.
In New South Wales, dairy output was 3.3% higher for the month and has seen a 5.5% increase for the season to April. Contrastingly, Queensland was the only mainland state to report a decline in April, with a 5.2% decrease in milk production YOY. Meanwhile, both South Australia and Western Australia recorded increases of 2.1%.
This mixed regional performance illustrates the diverse impacts of climatic conditions on dairy production across Australia, yet the overall trend remains positive for the industry.
