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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

Outlook 2023: New year to bring dairy profit challenge

The dairy farming sector has undergone unprecedented change during the past 12 months. No one anticipated that the milk price would increase from just over 30p/litre in October 2021 to…

BUSINESS

Barber's sustains profit despite volatile market

Barber’s Cheesemakers has recorded a pre-tax profit of £2.23m for the year to 31 March 2022. AJ & RG Barber (Sales) latest accounts show that this is about 1% down…

MARKETS AND TRENDS

Rising costs to continue to plague livestock sectors

High inflation and rising input costs remain key issues facing the livestock sectors during the remainder of 2022, the AHDB warns in its latest Agri-Market Outlook. The agricultural price index…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Milk markets: Will 50p/litre cause production to increase?

The news that Freshways is aiming to be the first processor to pay its producers 50p/litre, starting in September, has raised eyebrows across the industry this week. If achieved, the…

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DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Low milk prices eat into dairy farmer margins

Dairy farmers are facing mounting losses as milk prices remain 5-10p/litre below current cost-of-production estimates. Most milk buyers have held farmgate prices at low levels in September and into October,…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Arla profits fall by 46% on year during first half of 2023

Inflation, adverse exchange rates, and falling dairy commodity prices have put pressure on margins at European dairy co-operative Arla. Arla made a pre-tax profit of €123m (£105m) during the first…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

High costs risk the future of dairy farming, warns RABDF

Poor farmgate milk prices and high input costs could lead to a tough winter for dairy farmers, according to the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF). The charity says…

BUSINESS

Omsco adds new dairy products and rebrands as Organic Herd

Organic farmer-owned dairy co-operative Omsco has announced plans for a major rebrand as Organic Herd. The co-op is also releasing a line of value-added dairy products for sale under the…

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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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