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Farmer-owned First Milk wins Nestlé UK 'Supplier of the Year'
The impact of First Milk’s recent focus on its core customers was further emphasised last week as they received the prestigious Supplier of the Year…
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Post-Brexit Ireland border a 'key issue' for dairy industry, says farming union
Northern Irish farm leaders have been in Brussels this week to meet senior dairy officials in the European Commission where they said 'dropping off…
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Forecast farm incomes paint a mixed picture across Wales, with dairy farmers income expected to fall
Figures of forecast farm incomes released by the Welsh Government this week have painted a mixed picture across the different farming sectors in…
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Arla decreases April milk price, ending seven consecutive months of rises
Arla Foods is decreasing its milk price to owners by 0.42 pence per litre from 1 April, ending seven consecutive months of rises. The Arla Foods…
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Myerscough College farm to invest in technology which instantly analyses cow's milk at source
Myerscough College’s Lodge Farm is to become the first in the UK to invest in state-of-the-art technology that instantly analyses cow’s milk at…
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Waitrose extends grazing pledge for its dairy cows to 120 days year
Retailer Waitrose has extended its grazing pledge for its dairy cows as the supermarket exceeded its own target for outdoor grazing, achieving an…
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Tesco to start using Dairy Pro to accredit training workshops for its milk producers
Tesco is the latest partner to start using Dairy Pro to accredit training workshops for its milk producers. The circa 750 dairy farmer members of the…
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Rising suicide rates among European dairy farmers scares industry
Growing financial pressures coupled with a lack of prospects are pushing more European dairy farmers to commit suicide. Farmers are concerned after…
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Welsh dairy farmers press Government for end to unfair trading practices
Welsh dairy farmers have pressed the Government for an end to unfair trading practices and for the possibility for the introduction of Dairy Producer…
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Positive gains in dairy prices not being shared with farmers, says UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has claimed dairy prices are falling short, with positive gains from a favourable exchange rate not being shared with…
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