UK Milk Output Surges 5.5%, But Prices May Soften Ahead

Great Britain’s milk deliveries in September 2025 touched 1.023 billion litres, up 5.5% over last year — showing no signs of slowing, according to AHDB. Daily collections averaged 34 million litres, while total deliveries for April–September reached 6.56 billion litres, a 5.3% seasonal rise. The growth was supported by wetter pastures after a dry summer, keeping the milk-to-feed price ratio (MFPR) in the expansion zone.

However, analysts caution that such supply momentum could soon pressure farm-gate prices. With global dairy commodities weakening, AHDB expects milk prices to slip even as production for 2025-26 is forecast to rise 3.6% to 12.89 billion litres. A combination of lower prices, high cull cow values, and uncertain winter forage could moderate output growth early next year.

Industry Insight:

The UK’s production boom mirrors a familiar dairy cycle — strong supply followed by price corrections. For India, the signal is clear: while milk output continues to expand, balancing production with demand and value-added processing will be key to avoid farm-level distress. Feed cost management, climate-linked fodder planning, and forward price forecasting must remain top priorities to sustain profitability amid shifting global trends.

Source : Dairynews7x7 Oct 11th 2025 Read full story here