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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…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Promar predicts another big jump in dairy cost of production

Cost of production on UK dairy farms could rise by an average of 5.4p/litre between March 2021 and March 2023, to 34p/litre, according to consultant Promar International. Managing director Neil…

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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…

MARKETS AND TRENDS

What levy boards are doing to boost exports around the world

One of the key results from last year’s AHDB Shape the Future consultation was that levy payers wanted to see an increased focus on improving market access and greater exports…

BUSINESS

Dairy profits drop demands close cashflow management

A rapid drop back to 2021-22 profit levels is predicted for the current milk year, after a more lucrative year ending in March 2023. Managing cash will be the priority,…

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DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Fairer dairy contract regulations come into force in July

Milk processors will be required to begin issuing farmers with new “fairer” dairy contracts from this July. Legislation has been designed to create more price transparency for farmers, as well…

MILK PRICES

Milk prices breach 40p/litre but higher costs hit producers

Thousands of dairy producers will see a return of 40p/litre for milk this spring after a number of milk processors announced price holds and/or increases for April, May and June.…

MILK PRICES

Dairy markets hit a wall as Arla holds April milk price

The wind has been taken out of the sails for dairy markets as a flurry of price rises comes to a halt. Arla has announced it will hold its milk…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Arla invests £179m to become major supplier of mozzarella

Major dairy co-operative Arla has unveiled plans to invest £179m in its UK business as it aims to grow exports of mozzarella. The milk processor, which is supplied by more…

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Opinion

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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