World Milk Day - Austria / II. Republic of Austria 1982 - 7 Shilling

Since 1957, the World Milk Day has been celebrated annually under the auspices of the International Dairy Association. In addition to the health interest of the consumer, the World Milk Day is based on an economic interest of the producers. There are production sites for milk and dairy products all over Austria. On average, at the time of issuing this special postage stamp in Austria, an average of 6 million liters of milk were delivered to dairies and processed. Austrian agriculture and dairy farmers invest several billion schillings annually for machinery and equipment, for farm buildings and soil improvement. Milk plays a central role in public health as a staple food in many continents of the world. Because their ingredients already meet the normal needs of a person for vitamins and minerals in a relatively small amount. It is also a crucial nutritional component in the growth phase in children and adolescents.