Milk from Tyrol: elixir of life and guarantee of success for the region!

Milk from Tyrol: elixir of life and guarantee of success for the region!

Schwaz, Österreich - On June 1st, the “Milk Day” is celebrated worldwide, an occasion to put the importance of milk and the entire dairy industry in the spotlight. In Austria, this sector is not only the most important in agriculture, but also sustainably shapes the everyday life of people in rural regions. Especially in Tyrol, where there is a centuries of tradition behind the dairy farming, the production of dairy products is an essential component of economic and cultural life, such as Meinbezirk.at reported.

What about the Tyrolean dairy management? The climatic conditions and the slopes allow efficient use of grassland, which forms the basis for animal husbandry. Over 4,000 farmers in Tyrol deliver a proud 364,144 tons of milk every year, which generates a total of around 454,000 tons of raw milk. Milk of cows as well as sheep and goats are used. A third of the Tyrolean milk is generated organically, while 40.5 % are produced according to hay milk criteria. This makes Tyrol an important player in the area of ​​sustainable milk production.

tradition and innovation

The role of milk production in Tyrol goes beyond simple food supply. Around 5,000 companies manage alpine areas and refine the raw milk in high -quality products. The Tyrol Milk Egen processes about two thirds of the entire Tyrolean milk quantity and focuses strongly on innovation. The focus here is on hay milk production. As a pioneer in sustainability, the dairy uses 100 % green electricity and relies on biomass heating and reusable glass filling.

The alpine pasture, which counts over 31,800 dairy cows annually, offers additional protection for our cultural landscapes and plays an active role in disaster protection. This ecological responsibility is promoted by actors such as Peter Raggl, the director of the farmers' association, and other managers in prison in order to make animal husbandry fair and to ensure the quality of the products, such as Bauernzeitung.at highlighted.

economic meaning

Milk production also has a decisive influence on the Austrian economy. In 2023, the production value was with impressive 1.99 billion euros. These figures illustrate how important the dairy industry is for agricultural income in Tyrol and also across the country. Around 23,500 milk farmers make a significant contribution to ensuring that the supply of regional food is secured and the cultural landscapes are preserved. These companies are often small-structured and are based on green agriculture that supports sensible use of the available grassland, report bmluk.gv.at .

With 15 % of milk as a hay milk and 19 % as a biologically produced milk, Austria is not only well positioned in the domestic market, but also exports a considerable part of the products internationally. Around 50 % of the milk is exported in a refined form, which contributes to the positive foreign trade balance and underlines the importance of the Tyrolean dairy industry beyond the borders.

On the upcoming World Milk Day on June 1st, it is important to celebrate these impressive achievements and to face the challenge and responsibility associated with this essential resource.