Focus on domestic milk: Froechs farmers for valuable support

Focus on domestic milk: Froechs farmers for valuable support

Ried im Innkreis, Österreich - On June 1, the Ried district celebrated the World Milk Day, and this year the domestic milk farmers were in the spotlight. The value of the milk was also recognized in the Ried old people's and nursing home, with district farmer Monika Rendl thanked the residents and employees for their tireless efforts. This recognition is part of the numerous actions organized by the OÖ Bauernbund in order to Highlight the importance of milk and dairy farming in Austria. [tips.at] (https://www.tips.at/nachrichten/ried/land-leute/68683-weltmilchtag-im-zirk-Heimische-Milch-biet- Hoechste-qualitaet) reports that the farmers focus on the high quality standards of local milk.

The World Milk Day was launched by FAO and IDF in 1957 and is now celebrated in over 30 countries. "A high on the milk" - this is how you could summarize the motto in Upper Austria, where numerous actions and campaigns are devoted to milk. Above all, the farmers want to convey the value of milk as an important food and point out that they make a decisive contribution to nutritional security and cultural landscape maintenance. According to ooe.bauernbund.at, domestic agriculture has a low ecological footprint and emphasizes that the production of milk in Austria only makes up for greenhouse gas emissions.

dairy economy in Austria

The importance of the dairy for food supply is emphasized by state farmer Johanna Haider. "The Austrian dairy industry delivers high -quality products - from butter to cheese to yogurt," she explains. In the past 15 years, the country's dairy farmers have not only taken care of the quality of the products, but also to maintain the cultural landscapes. Most dairy products come from rural family businesses, which stands for the high quality of the milk. In Upper Austria there are around 5,300 dairy farmers who hold around 164,150 dairy cows together. Throughout Austria, there are even around 21,600 companies with almost 535,800 dairy cows. On average, the companies in Austria keep 24.8 cows, with the average in Upper Austria.

An additional highlight is the AMA seal of approval, which stands for strict quality criteria and standards of origin. This ensures that 99 % of the cow's milk produced in domestic agriculture reaches the highest legal quality class. That is why Austria can proudly present itself to its dairy products. noe.lko.at emphasizes that the innovative strength of the dairies and direct marketers contributes to the variety of dairy products and are valued internationally.

But the dairy farmers don't just want to impress with their products. They also want a social appreciation and that their work in retail is recognized accordingly. Milk Queen Kathrin Hobl sums it up: "Milk stands for life, tradition and quality." That is why the World Milk Day is not just a festival of milk, but also a day when the important role of dairy farmers in our society is aware of.