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Milk contracts: what farmers need to check

As the dairy industry edges tentatively towards a recovery, producers are being encouraged to scrutinise milk contracts to ensure they’re getting the best deal.   With many producers attracting several…

PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTS

Checklist: How dairy farmers can get ready for EU milk scheme

The first deadline for the EU’s new milk supply scheme is just over a month away – but how can producers make sure they don’t miss out on this vital…

Are A-B contracts fit for purpose? We ask the experts

Many processors are set to revisit their milk contract pricing strategy as a result of an oversupply of milk and subsequent lower milk prices. In recent weeks, First Milk joined…

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Case studies

Q&A: How free-range milk can help struggling dairy farmers

The UK’s first free-range branded milk was launched in July. Under the Pasture Promise label it aims to secure farmers a premium price for grass-based dairying.. Farmers Weekly talks to founder Neil…

Global milk supply insights for post-quotas UK market

The EU is abolishing milk quotas from April, but what is the state of play in other parts of the world? Rhian Price and Charlie Taverner investigate. New Zealand In…

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Insights

MARKETS AND TRENDS

Latest commodity outlook: Weather and Covid-19 uncertainty

While tight supply makes the outlook relatively firm for some farm outputs, global factors and the path of the UK’s economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic mean things are far…

BUSINESS

FAO Outlook: Increased food output met by strong demand

Early forecasts point to a resilient global food trade in 2021-22, with increased supplies met by strong demand, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).…

MILK PRICES

Where are milk prices headed in rising dairy markets?

Strengthening dairy markets mean producer milk prices could hit the 30p/litre milestone in the next three months, as wholesale butter and cream prices continue to soar. Most UK dairy farmers…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

How can dairy exports benefit UK producers?

Brexit uncertainty and a hyper-competitive retail environment mean many businesses are gearing up to export the best UK dairy has to offer. The prospects for this trade are encouraging, with…

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News

MILK PRICES

Farmgate milk prices face further cuts in February and March

Farmers supplying major dairy co-operative Arla will face an additional 1.75p/litre price cut for February, taking its standard manufacturing litre to 33.98p/litre. Arla producers will receive 14.29p/litre less in February…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Uplift at GDT auction offers hope amid falling milk prices

A jump in wholesale dairy values at the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction on 6 January will come as welcome news for dairy farmers, following an exceptionally challenging few months…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Just 7,000 GB dairy farmers in production as prices slide

The UK dairy sector has seen further consolidation in the past year, as the industry shifts to fewer producers delivering larger volumes of milk. The number of GB dairy farmers…

MILK PRICES

Farmers' fair dealing regs scepticism fading, says adjudicator

Initial scepticism among dairy farmers about the likely effectiveness of the new Fair Dealings Regulations are understandable, but diminishing, according to agricultural supply chain adjudicator Richard Thompson. A survey of…

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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

Online tool launched to help increase milk revenues

An online milk price calculator has been developed by AHDB Dairy to help farmers see if they could get a better price for their milk from their current contract. The…

MILK PRICES

Video: Shoppers give verdict on 'Milk for Farmers'

A new brand of milk and cheese that pays dairy farmers more for their milk has been welcomed by shoppers. Morrisons has launched its Milk for Farmers in all its…

Video: Farmers take up milk bucket challenge to highlight crisis

Protesting dairy farmers have taken to drenching themselves with milk in a bid to promote awareness of the price crisis and to raise funds for a farming charity. The stunts,…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Video: Cow and sheep help get prices crisis message to Londoners

A cow and two sheep have been walked through central London to show consumers where their food comes from, and to highlight low prices facing farmers. Scott Ruck, manager of…

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