The National Federation of Farmers' Unions (FNSEA) fears a shortage of milk in France "
in the coming months
".
Because of the drought that is hitting the country, the animals "
which are usually in the meadows during this period, have nothing left to eat
", laments Yannick Fialip, president of the FNSEA's economic commission, on Franceinfo.
“
To make milk, you need fodder, mainly alfalfa and corn, which have grown little this year.
So we risk running out of milk this fall and winter
,” he explains.
Why should consumers fear a rise in milk prices?
Undoubtedly, but also because breeders are demanding a "
better revaluation of the prices
" paid to them to "
ensure the sustainability of the sector
".
"
The price of milk in France is 20% lower than the price of milk paid to other European producers, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands
", emphasizes Yannick Fialip.
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“
To give cash to breeders
”, the trade unionist also calls for the activation of the “
disaster fund
” which allows breeders to buy fodder, “
50% financed by breeders and 50% by the State
” .
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