In order to obtain a clear picture of the German milk markets and to clarify the situation for the milk farmers in Germany the ZMP Zentrale Markt- und Preisberichtstelle has developed a system to monitor the prices of raw milk paid by various dairy companies to the farmer. The project was set up in 1994 after the principles of the method were the subject of a scientific report done by Professor Weindlmaier of the Munich Technical University. The price comparison is based on two different sources andcalculation principles. Common to both calculations is the standardisation to a fat content of 4.2% and a protein content of 3.4% (see figure 1).
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