Future for dairy farmers: Vorarlberg milk cooperates with NÖM AG!

Vorarlberg Milch kooperiert mit NÖM AG: Zukunftsplan schafft neue Perspektiven für Milchbauern und Produktionsstandorte in Österreich.
Vorarlberg Milch cooperates with NÖM AG: Future plan creates new perspectives for dairy farmers and production sites in Austria. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

Future for dairy farmers: Vorarlberg milk cooperates with NÖM AG!

The Austrian dairy industry faces exciting changes, which are important for both producers and consumers. Especially the cooperation between the nöm AG href = "https://bauernnetzwerk.at/vorarlbergmilch-und-nom-waben-bunden/" class = "source_2"> vorarlberg milk causes a sensation. At the General Assembly of Vorarlberg Milch, an impressive 96.47 percent of the members voted for a future plan that provides for close cooperation with NÖM AG.

A central point of this agreement is the conversion of the production company in Feldkirch into an independent company that will operate under the name Vorarlberg Milch GmbH . As part of this new structure, the Vorarlberg Milk Egen will hold 3 percent at NÖM AG, but this participation must still be approved by the Austrian competition authority.

Investments to strengthen the dairy industry

The NÖM AG also plans extensive investments in the dairy and production infrastructure. The aim is to expand the Feldkirch location into a competence center for hard and cut cheese. The popular brand "Ländle Milch" also remains part of the offer. The changes aim to further increase the genetic and technical standards in the dairy industry and to strengthen competitiveness.

Another pleasant aspect for the dairy economy is the increase in the milk price by about 5 cents for GVO-free milk from June 1, 2025. This benefits farmers and is a sign of the growing awareness and demand for high-quality and sustainable production.

dairy economy in Austria: Numbers and facts

The importance of the dairy industry for Austria can hardly be overlooked. In 2023, the production value was 1.99 billion euros, which makes around 19 percent of the total agricultural production. Around 23,500 milk farmers generate 3.98 million tons of raw milk annually. A large part, about 89 percent, is delivered to dairies. This is mainly done in small -scale, grassland -based family businesses that hold an average of 23 dairy cows.

In addition, over 19 percent of milk that is produced are declared as organic milk, and 15 percent as a hay milk. These high quality standards and genetic engineering -free raw milk are crucial for the competitiveness of the Austrian dairy industry. Every second kilogram of milk is even exported in a refined form, which illustrates the high demand for Austrian dairy products.

The coming months promise a lot for the domestic dairy industry. The close cooperation between the dairies and the investments in production show that the industry is willing to invest in a sustainable and successful future. The view remains excited about the developments in Feldkirch, where Vorarlberg Milch GmbH will start operating.

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