First commercial start-up of DeLaval AMR™ in Europe underway
The system will start milking at Laproma Farm in Schlossvippach, Germany during the first quarter of 2013. Since its unveiling in 2010, AMR has completed more than 1 million milkings around the globe. “This is obviously a step forward in our development of AMR, and we look forward to meeting this milestone so we can […]
Exporting dairy to China can start filling £1 billion hole in UK economy
China is consuming significantly more Western-style milk, cheese, and yogurt, and Britain can help supply that demand. The UK currently imports £1.2 billion more dairy produce than it exports, meaning there is huge potential for growth at home and abroad. Mr Paterson will this week meet dairy companies, trade associations, industry experts and retailers in […]
Milk production figures released for October 2012
The United Kingdom wholesale milk deliveries totalled 993.1 million litres in October, bringing the cumulative total for the year to 7,810.9 million litres. The wholesale delivery figures have not been adjusted for butterfat content. All figures are provisional. RPA relies on individual purchasers to provide the data, which is supplied ‘subject to confirmation’ and may […]
New protein quality assessment discussed
This new method, called Digestible Indispensable Amino Acids Score (DIAAS), will measure the digestibility of individual essential amino acids (EAA) in the small intestine as opposed to the previous focus on digestibility of proteins that was determined over the total digestive tract. The new method will also include determination of bioavailable lysine. Furthermore, for ingredients, […]
FUW and ‘angry farmers milk bar’ highlight dairy industry plight
The union’s deputy president Glyn Roberts and senior policy officer Hazel Wright recently attended London’s Frieze Art Fair where Cumbrian-based Grizedale Arts presented food-based performances and stalls at their pavilion, named the Colosseum of the Consumed. One of the participants was Spanish artist and activist Fernando García-Dory who has worked with Grizedale on various projects […]
Publication of Voluntary Code of Best Practice
“The Code should give dairy farmers confidence in their contractual arrangements and enable dairy farmers and processors to develop deeper relationships of trust and mutual understanding”, said Begg. “We now expect publication of the Code to avoid regulation of farm contracts, which nobody wanted, and that Defra and the devolved administrations will recognise this when […]
OMSCo launch major awareness drive
Commenting on the launch, OMSCo Sales & Marketing Director, Richard Hampton, said: “Our campaign is designed to significantly increase the number of people who are aware of the wider benefits of organic milk and that our farmers do things differently. Our extensive consumer research shows that building a consumer’s awareness of this difference can lead […]
Wensleydale Creamery leads the cheesemakers charge by increasing milk price
The Wensleydale Creamery, producers of the famous Real Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese, today announced it will increase the pence per litre (ppl) it pays its Wensleydale farmers for their milk*, in a bid to support them and the other 50% of struggling dairy farmers who supply to the non-liquid milk markets. The Creamery will offer 28.5 […]
New guide focuses on funding and supporting dairy farmers
The booklet – which has been produced by Natural England in consultation with The National Farmers’ Union, the RABDF (The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers), DairyCo and the Environment Agency – provides clear and helpful information on how environmental management through Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) and Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) can complement farming practices […]
