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Swiss Milk Production Surpluses and Price Adjustments
Switzerland is facing a growing surplus of milk, leading to price adjustments and challenges for dairy farmers. Milk production is estimated to reach 3.4 billion kilograms in 2025, a 10% increase from the 3.2 billion kilograms produced in 2023 Swissinfo. Despite this oversupply, the Swiss dairy industry is navigating a complex situation with saturated processing capacities.
Price Stabilization and Challenges for Producers
The Swiss Milk Producers Federation has opted for a stable, albeit lower, milk price for the year, aiming to provide predictability for both producers and buyers.According to Boris Beuret, president of the federation, “Lowering prices is never an easy decision. We preferred to set a stable price, albeit lower than previously, but we wanted to fix a stable price for the whole year to give a perspective