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Turnaround plan needed as Scottish milk suppliers see price cuts
NFU Scotland has met with dairy co-operative First Milk to discuss the company’s plans for turning around its business. Faced with exposure to…
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Efficient use of forage important as dairy farmers seek to expand
Dairy farmers seeking to expand following the end of milk quotas last month should do so with improved use of forage at the heart of their plans…
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First Milk announcement brings 'no comfort' to farmers
First Milk recently announced further milk price cuts for some of their members. Hardest hit will be the liquid milk or balancing suppliers who will…
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UK Dairy Day announces cattle show judges
A showcase of the very best breeding cattle and breeders; UK Dairy Day is delighted to bring you the Cattle Show on Wednesday 16th September. Located…
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First Milk announces 'turnaround plan' amid market difficulties
Over the past nine months, First Milk and its farmer members have been impacted heavily by the unprecedented challenges facing the dairy industry…
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Farmer looks to wind power in face of dairy crisis
Market changes and uncertainty in the dairy sector have prompted a North Wales dairy farmer to turn to green energy. Like many farmers, Aled Morris…
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Consumers want free range milk and more transparent labeling, new survey says
In response to consumer demand, World Animal Protection are calling for transparent milk labeling and clarity about the number of cows in intensive…
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Abolition of milk quota may carry a hidden benefit for farmers
One of the parcel of measures associated with the current reform of the Common Agricultural Policy is that Milk Quota, initially introduced in 1984…
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Arla announce milk price increase for April
Arla has announced the UK standard litre has increased by 0.03ppl to 25.83ppl, following confirmation of the exchange rate used in the currency…
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Fines for French and Spanish dairies
A number of leading French dairy companies have been fined the equivalent of £160 million for involvement in yoghurt price fixing between 2006 and…
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