Are cows carrying a new strain of dangerous MRSA?
Compassion in World Farming is calling for an end to the overuse of antibiotics in animal agriculture. A report released on Friday 3 June 2011 has found a new strain of the MRSA “superbug” in milk from British cows. This new strain is suspected to be linked to the overuse of antibiotics in dairy cows […]
Graham’s invest over 1 million in butter plant
Early July will see Scottish shoppers given the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the first spreadable butter to be produced by a Scottish dairy. It follows the official opening this morning (3 June) of a new 1.2 million butter plant by Grahams The Family Dairy at its Airthrey Kerse Farm in Bridge of Allan, […]
Wincanton and Dairy Crest partnership set to deliver carbon emission reductions of up to 1,100 tonnes
Wincanton, a leading European supply chain provider, and dairy food company Dairy Crest have today announced the completion of the roll-out of 36 new vehicles to improve the efficiency of milk collections from 1,350 farmers across the UK. Wincanton works in partnership with Dairy Crest, the UKs leading chilled dairy foods company, to collect milk […]
Additional 4 million payment for Milk Link Members
The Milk Link Governing Board has approved a Member Processing Interest Payment relating to the 2010/11 financial year of 4 million, which equates to a 9.25% return on Members Qualifying Loan balances. This industry leading return on Members investment will be paid into Milk Link Members bank accounts on 31 May 2011. On average the […]
FUW backs NFU Scotland milk price proposal
The Farmers Union of Wales milk and dairy produce committee today gave its full backing to a milk price formula produced by National Farmers Union Scotland which could fundamentally alter the dynamics of the UK milk market. The unanimous backing followed a meeting of the committee at the unions head office near Aberystwyth during which […]
Dairy Industry celebrates green success and calls for a “recycling revolution” to hit new target
The UK dairy industry is ready to take its environmental performance to the next level despite dairy companies meeting all of their sustainability targets to date. The Dairy Roadmap, launched today by Defra Minister Jim Paice, demonstrates that dairy processors have met all their environmental targets to date, including a minimum 10% recycled plastic in […]
Arla ahead of Dairy Roadmap targets
Arla Foods is on track to meet several of the 2015 Dairy Roadmap targets ahead of schedule, having comfortably met the 2010 targets. Arlas sustainability manager, Richard Laxton, said that the companys strong environmental position is due to the dairy industry-leading environmental strategy that it launched in December, which dovetails perfectly with the ambitions of […]
New calf rearing survey highlights potential for UK producers to make significant milk replacer cost savings
Only 15% of large dairy farms are currently capitalising on the significant benefits of once-a-day milk feeding, yet the practice can save around 40 per calf and cut labour input in half without compromising animal health and performance. This startling statistic comes from an independent survey of 300 dairy farmers in England, Wales and Northern […]
Dairy UK argues for industry’s future
Dairy UK has made strong representation to Westminsters Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee as part of the committees inquiry into the proposed EU dairy package. Speaking after giving evidence to the committee inquiry, Jim Begg, Director General of Dairy UK said: Were looking at the Commissions package from the perspective of delivering arrangements which […]
