The number of organic dairy cows in the UK is projected to experience steady growth from 2024 to 2028, increasing from 95.54 thousand heads in 2024 to 100.41 thousand heads in 2028. This indicates a consistent year-on-year growth rate of approximately 1.3%.
As of 2023, the actual number of organic dairy cows stood slightly below this growth trajectory, which highlights the ongoing development in the organic dairy sector. These forecasts suggest a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of about 1.25% over the five-year period.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of regulatory changes on organic dairy farming, shifts in consumer preferences towards organic products, and advancements in dairy farming technologies that could influence herd size management and efficiency.
