Finnish dairy farms received another blow at the start of July when Valio cut the producer price of milk by 3 cents per litre. The change took effect on 1 July and comes at a time when many farms are already under heavy cost pressure.

At the same time, Russia said it will increase the customs duties on freight trains heading to Finland eightfold. According to the information reported, the decision is expected to end fertilizer imports to Finland, adding uncertainty to agricultural supply chains.

Taken together, the two developments deepen the strain on Finland’s dairy sector and wider farming economy. Farmers are now facing both lower income from milk and a possible disruption in essential inputs.