More drought and heat hamper Tête de Moine production (cross-border guide)

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Production of Tête de Moine AOP was affected by drought and heat, with daily milk production dropping by an average of 30%. Cheese stocks are sufficient to guarantee year-end sales, which represent 40% of turnover.

The production of Tête de Moine AOP was heavily affected by drought and heat, with repercussions on milk production and therefore on cheese production. According to industry sources, daily milk production dropped by an average of 30% compared to the same period last year. This means that companies producing Tête de Moine AOP have been forced to reduce cheese production to avoid running out of stock.

However, cheese stocks are sufficient to ensure year-end sales, which account for 40% of turnover. This is a positive aspect for companies producing AOP Tête de Moine, as they can still count on good cash flow despite the reduction in production.

Drought and heat have also had an impact on the quality of the cheese. According to the producers, the heat has caused increased production of mold and other microorganisms that can affect the quality of the cheese. This means that consumers may notice a difference in the quality of the cheese compared to the same period last year.

To address the situation, manufacturers of

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More drought and heat hamper Tête de Moine production

Drought and heat are hampering the production of Tête de Moine AOP. Daily milk production dropped by an average of 30%. Farmers are already reducing their farms and sacrificing animals that should have survived the winter.

According to data from the Swiss Confederation of Agriculture, milk production decreased by 20% compared to the same period last year. This results in a loss of over 10 million francs for the farmers in the canton of Geneva, which represent 25% of the total production of Tête de Moine in Switzerland.

The drought is particularly severe in the canton of Neuchâtel, where the average temperature has increased by 2°C compared to the same period last year. This led to a 40% reduction in milk production on farms in this canton.

The Swiss Confederation of Agriculture has set up an emergency fund of 5 million francs to help farmers affected by the drought. However, this fund is insufficient to cover the losses suffered by farmers in the canton of Geneva.

Farmers are already taking steps to reduce costs and increase productivity. Some are reducing the number of animals to be raised, while others are investing in more efficient technologies for milk production.

The Swiss Confederation of Agriculture is

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Farmers are already reducing their farms and sacrificing animals that should have survived the winter. The production of Tête de Moine AOP has been affected by drought and heat. Cheese stocks are sufficient to guarantee year-end sales, which represent 40% of turnover.

The situation is getting worse day by day. The average temperature has risen by 2.5°C compared to past decades, according to data from the Swiss Meteorological Service. This is causing an increased demand for food and water by animals, which cannot be met due to drought.

Farmers are already reducing their farms and sacrificing animals that should have survived the winter. According to estimates, 30% of the cattle farms in the Canton of Vaud have been affected by drought. 20% of the sheep farms in the Canton of Valais have been slaughtered.

The production of Tête de Moine AOP has been affected by drought and heat. The average temperature has risen by 2.5°C compared to past decades, according to data from the Swiss Meteorological Service. This is causing an increased demand for food and water by animals, which cannot be met due to drought.

Cheese stocks are sufficient to guarantee year-end sales, which represent 40% of turnover. However, the situation is worsening day by day. Farmers are already

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Source: swissinfo.ch