Milk output remains strong in Germany, France, Italy, and Poland, despite slower growth

Milk production across Germany, France, Italy, and Poland remained above year-earlier levels in April, although growth momentum slowed in most countries compared to March. Organic milk production showed a more mixed trend, with continued growth in Germany but declines in France, Italy, and Poland. Meanwhile, stronger milk solids production and ample milk availability continued to weigh on farmgate milk prices, keeping them below 2025 levels.