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DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Investment demands drive many dairy exit decisions

The massive investment needed for climate mitigation measures and environmental compliance is the primary factor in a good number of decisions to quit milk production. However, there are many other…

BUSINESS

Why the on-farm milk vending market has soared

The market for milk through on-farm vending machines has soared through the pandemic as more consumers shop locally. Daniel Saunders, business support at milk and produce vending machine supplier The…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Why dairy farmers should check contracts as blockades loom

Dairy processors have sought to reassure their suppliers on milk payments in the light of disruption plans by vegan activists to the dairy supply chain. However, the impact on individual…

BUSINESS

Organic dairy farming in 2022: Opportunities and challenges

The value of the UK organic dairy sector has remained fairly flat over the last five years, with consumer demand in the UK behind many other developed nations. Despite this…

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DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Outlook 2025: Better dairy prospects but a shrinking sector

The dairy roller coaster has been a tough journey over the past 18 months. However, with prices on the rise, the outlook is more positive than for some time, which…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Dairy sector contraction – what is the true cost?

The 5.8% decline in GB dairy farm numbers to 7,130 producers in the 12 months to April 2024 is at its highest level in the five years since the AHDB…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

What do fair dealing regulations require of milk contracts?

Milk processors will have to issue new farmgate contracts which comply with the Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024. These are currently in draft form and were published on 21…

BUSINESS

Outlook 2024: Flat milk prices will prompt dairy costs review

The past 12 months have seen the UK dairy industry go from boom to bust. Heading into 2024, how do we rationalise where UK dairy businesses are, ask Andersons authors…

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Arla farmers to receive share of £242m dividend

A supplementary payment of 2.2 euro cents/kg (1.8p/kg) is due to be paid out to farmers supplying Arla, following a strong financial year for the dairy co-operative. It will be…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Dairy cows sell for record highs as milk prices hold firm

Dairy cows have been making a tremendous trade at sales so far this year as milk markets look to be holding into February and March. Holstein Friesian-cross cows under 36…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Saputo Dairy serves notice to more than a dozen producers

Major milk processor Saputo Dairy has confirmed to Farmers Weekly that it has served 12 months’ notice to 13 of its dairy producers in the South West. It is understood…

MARKETS AND TRENDS

Dairy contracts branded 'not fit for purpose' as flaws emerge

The UK dairy sector is currently conflicted on how effective new dairy contracts really are, with both milk processors and farming groups calling for tweaks to the legislation. The Fair…

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BUSINESS

Dairy farmers are heading for cashflow crisis again

The current path of milk prices has serious cashflow implications that require careful appraisal and monitoring, warns Kite Consulting’s John Allen. A farmgate milk price of 26p/litre effectively means even…

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Video: Top farmer tips for a resilient dairy business

The nature of global milk price volatility and the recent downturn has meant many UK producers have been forced out of the dairy sector. However, it has helped to create…

Scottish dairy Graham's reveals plans for £20m factory

Scottish milk buyer Graham’s has unveiled detailed plans for a £20m processing, research and training centre in Stirling. The Hill of Drip site will create 350m litres of capacity for…

BUSINESS

Dairy Crest to sell dairy business to Müller in £80m deal

Dairy Crest has announced it is selling the assets of its liquid milk operations to Müller UK & Ireland Group in a deal worth £80 million. The deal, which will…

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