Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Dorin MAXIM, Gheorghe Emil MĂRGINEAN, Dănuț Nicolae ENEA, Livia VIDU
In the context of the European single market, a competitive and sustainable increase of dairy farms in Romania is essential for securing their activity continuity and long-term development. Between 2015-2024 the evolution of dairy cows in Romania (number, production yield, quality) was analysed compared to the number and size of farms and farmers’ age structure. Dynamics of total national milk production vs milk for processing and EU milk production was evaluated. From income perspective, evolution of raw milk supply prices in Romania (source Milk Market Observatory of European Union) was analysed vs European Union market and compared to price evolution for main feed categories. The results were compared to the dynamics of similar indicators from Poland, a country in Central & Eastern Europe with a remarkable development of milk production. The main conclusions regarding the current level of competitiveness of milk production in Romanian cow farms were highlighted, respectively the long-term risk factors for the national activity of milk production and processing. The necessary measures and related technical-economic levers to consolidate their long-term performance were expressed.
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