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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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DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Yew Tree Dairy producers losing money due to poor milk price

Farmers supplying milk to Yew Tree Dairy in Lancashire have spoken out in frustration after being paid well below the market rate, with many receiving about 35p/litre. This is roughly…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Holsteins average above £2,600 at Lancashire dispersal sale

Dairy cows and youngstock continue to attract exceptional prices at auction, with more than 50 cows selling in excess of 2,700gns on 6 March. A dispersal sale of almost 200…

MILK PRICES

Co-op increase milk price under new payment model

Farmers supplying the Co-op dairy group will be guaranteed to receive at least the Muller direct price or higher as part of a new payment model introduced by the retailer.…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Global milk production set to grow as prices stay high

Better returns for dairy producers around the world, as a result of higher farmgate milk prices and lower feed costs, should lead to greater global milk supplies in the coming…

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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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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

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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