Adverse weather conditions also caused a delay in turnout to grass across the pond. From 1 April to 5 May British milk production was 1,245 million litres, 2% less than the same period in 2017.

The highest recorded production day to date was 5 May at 36.55m litres. Weather conditions now are a lot more favourable with this year’s grass growth rate overtaking last year’s levels mid-April.

“If it continues, we could see production close the gap to last year’s levels. However, movements in milk prices and input costs will also be a factor,” AHDB said.

Production is currently 1.5% below AHDB’s forecast which is updated quarterly.

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