Arla farmers call on shoppers to make a positive difference to UK dairy industry
Arla Foods, the farmer-owned dairy company, is calling on shoppers to support dairy farming by buying its well-known and leading dairy products including Anchor, Cravendale and Lurpak in a new national campaign, Support Our Farmers., which includes a series of advertisements in the national press, leaflets and a social media initiative. One in four British […]
FUW welcomes retention of TB compensation system
The Farmers’ Union of Wales today welcomed deputy farming and food minister Rebecca Evans’ announcement that Welsh TB compensation rates for compulsorily purchased cattle will continue to use the current valuation system. Earlier this year, the FUW responded to a Welsh Government consultation on TB compensation rates in Wales by vociferously objecting to any move […]
NFU calls on retailers not to make dairy farmers pay for cut price milk
With mounting concern over the falling milk price on global markets, NFU dairy board chairman Rob Harrison has issued a rallying call to processors, retailers, and policy makers both in the UK and the EU to work together to safeguard the future of British dairy farming. “As NFU dairy board chairman, I am meeting with […]
Anti-dairy ‘experts’ failing increasingly to stick to the facts
Efforts to undermine the nutritional benefits of dairy products are becoming increasingly based on ill-informed opinion which betrays a lack of scientific knowledge and understanding, The Dairy Council said today. In recent months there have been a number of media articles and appearances by people making unfounded and inaccurate nutritional and health statements about dairy. […]
FUW/HSBC outstanding service to Welsh dairy industry award winner revealed
Gwynedd farmer Rhisiart Tomos Lewis, who runs a herd of 140 dairy cows with home-bred dairy heifers near Llangybi, was presented with the Farmers’ Union of Wales/HSBC award to the person who has made an outstanding contribution to the Welsh dairy industry at the Welsh Dairy Show near Carmarthen today (Tuesday October 14). Mr Lewis […]
Dairy is in pole position when it comes to face the upcoming global nutrition challenges
At this year’s edition of EDA’s World Dairy Forum in Stresa (Italy), over 200 leaders of the dairy industry discussed the role of dairy in facing the global nutrition challenges ahead. Under the umbrella ‘European dairy in a global context’, leaders of the dairy industry worldwide discussed the prominent role dairy will play in feeding […]
FUW Flintshire discusses farming issues with MEP
Farmers’ Union of Wales Flintshire members and officials recently enjoyed a farm visit to Fforest Farm, Cilcain, (Friday, October 10) run by FUW members Harry Williams and his son Robin who have embraced new technology on their 260 cow dairy unit to discuss farming issues with Plaid Cymru MEP Jill Evans. Accompanied by FUW Flintshire […]
Morrisons search for more Beef Shorthorn
The search is on for more Beef Shorthorn sired cattle with a 30p/kg premium at stake to meet with demand from Morrisons for its Traditional Beef Scheme. The retailer’s weekly kill of native bred cattle has increased to over 400 head since it relaunched its Traditional Beef range in prepack format in June this year. […]
Support vital for UK dairy farmers
Support for British dairy farmers from public, processors, retailers and government is vital after farmgate milk prices have plummeted following the trend on world markets, said the NFU today. Ongoing global market volatility has seen a 50 per cent reduction in prices in recent months, resulting in a farmgate price drop for dairy farmers of […]
