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Milk production increased slightly in 2009

Vienna, 17 May 2010 – As reported by Statistics Austria the milk production in 2009 in total showed a slight increase. 3 230 000 tonnes (+1.1%) of raw cow-milk, as well as 9 200 tonnes (+15.7%) of raw sheep- and 17 900 tonnes (+4.2%) of raw goat-milk were produced nationwide.

Methodical information, definitions: The statistics for milk production and -use is provided annually by STATISTICS AUSTRIA in co-operation with the national chambers of agriculture, relevant professional associations and the Agrarmarkt Austria (AMA).

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