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Waitrose announces 'fair price' to dairy farmers
Waitrose has confirmed the price its pool of essential Waitrose dairy farmers receive for the milk they provide to the retailer. This currently…
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Dairy farmers need to be better prepared for market changes
Dairy farmers need to be better prepared for market changes after a new report revealed that their numbers have halved in the last decade. It comes…
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Future's bright for milk industry, Welsh government director says
It's a difficult time for milk producers, however the long term trend for consumption of dairy products 'remains positive' and prices will correct…
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Welsh dairy industry at mercy of a 'perfect storm'
The Welsh Government must do more to champion the Welsh dairy industry as it faces severe challenges in the face of a perfect storm. That was the…
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HS2 compulsory purchase code 'not fit for purpose'
A full and fair compensation package for HS2 is still needed for agricultural owner occupiers, the NFU have said. NFU rural surveyor Louise Staples…
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Don't blame supermarkets for milk crisis, says First Milk chairman Paice
The crisis in the dairy industry is not the fault of supermarkets, according to First Milk Chairman Sir Jim Paice, who was speaking to NFU members in…
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Groceries adjudicator 'currently ineffective and not helping dairy farmers'
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has supported the EFRA committee’s call for the Groceries Code Adjudicator’s (GCA) powers to be…
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Farmers challenge government over HS2 compensation
Farmers are challenging the government over the rate of interest it pays on late compensation to businesses affected by HS2. CLA President Henry…
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Farm businesses in danger if risk-based approach isn’t taken
The NFU says that failure to ensure a risk-based approach on endocrine disruptors will result in significant financial impact for their members and…
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NFU backs EFRA report into milk prices
The NFU has today fully endorsed the House of Commons’ Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee report on dairy prices. Ten…
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