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October key month for milk, says Dairy Show Chairman
Although most Dairy producers have received a promise price hike recently, October is also gearing-up to be a crunch month for the dairy industry…
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Defra's Nitrates Consultation a Challenge for the Dairy Sector
Dairy UK have stated that proposed changes to the implementation of the Nitrates Directive in England posed unprecedented challenges for dairy…
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New dairy fitness index scores well for longevity and somatic cells in first big test
The UK's new focus on achieving better dairy cow 'fitness' through breeding has passed its first big test with the issue today (13 August) of a list…
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New bigger Moo to boost sale
Dairy processor Milk Link has this week launched new one litre cartons of its popular chocolate and strawberry flavoured moo milks as the latest…
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New ‘Clean Up, Seal Up’ dry cow plan aims for annual £2,000 saving per 100 cows
A 30% reduction in mastitis cases during the first 60 days of lactation, potentially worth £2,000/year per 100 cows at the average clinical…
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Dairy industry well prepared for foot and mouth outbreak
Dairy UK said today the dairy industry was well prepared to respond effectively to the foot and mouth outbreak in Surrey. Dairy companies…
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Major gear shift in milk price now essential says NFU
Following today's announcement that Asda is to raise First Milk's cheese price by £400/tonne, the NFU is calling on milk buyers and retailers to…
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Milk Link announces 1.20 pence per litre increase
Milk Link has announced increases for its Members' milk totalling on average 1.20 pence per litre (ppl). The increases include: • 0.75ppl increase…
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Dairy farmers must work together to save the industry
The National Federation of Women's Institutes (NFWI) and National Farmers Union (NFU) have this week launched a report calling for better prices for…
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Wet weather impact on butterfats a risk to profitability
Lush wet grass containing little fibrous structure following heavy and sustained rains is putting butterfat levels at risk on many dairy units…
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