Outlook vote of confidence from GB dairy farmers could be under threat
Speaking at the AHDB Outlook Conference today (2 May), analyst Julie Macleod revealed the headline findings of the annual survey, which showed that 36% of farmers in Britain said they intend to expand milk production over the next two years, “the highest proportion intending to expand that we have seen since 2008,” she said. Another […]
Milk price reduction a disgrace says FUW
“The rate these milk producers will now get paid is 3-4ppl below the costs of production, which is quite frankly scandalous,” said Mr Davies. “Dairy farmers are often adversely affected by poor contracts. They may be required to give 12 or more months’ notice to pull out but the price the farmer is paid can […]
Today’s teens back milk
More than 80% of 12-18 year olds say they are fully aware that milk contains nutrients such as calcium and protein which help their bodies stay healthy. Despite the proliferation of sports drinks available to them, 81% regard milk as ‘a good drink in a balanced diet and physically active lifestyle.’ 78% also believe milk […]
Buoyant suckler beef prices are expected to hold firm
Livestock auction markets are proving instrumental in helping suckler beef producers to realise prices in the store sale ring that they’ve been dreaming about for many years. “Tremendous – that’s what the prices are. They’re the highest I’ve ever seen and they’re certainly the best they’ve been for many years,” says Bridgnorth-based auctioneer Mark Burgoyne. […]
It looks good it tastes good but does it do any good?
In the worst cases, early spring grass is a very ineffective source of fibre and essential minerals, which can result in a decline in Milk quality and fertility rates. The challenge is to keep the quality of intakes up, whatever the circumstances. Another issue to be aware of at this time of the year is […]
The ‘make mine Milk’ campaign turns two
Following an appeal for farmers to offer their fields and farm shops to showcase ‘make mine Milk’ materials, hundreds have come forward to lend their support. This means that a whole host of new banners and posters showing Team Milk, the milk-moustached sporting quintet led by Olympic legend Denise Lewis, will be displayed across the […]
Begg to NPD Conference: “Innovation must lead but, consumer acceptance of new technology is key”
Speaking from the Chair at the Dairy NPD Conference in Amsterdam today, Dairy UK Director General Jim Begg told delegates that against a background of a positive market, innovation, new product development, and R & D must drive industry growth in the future. However, acceptance of new technologies by consumers was necessary to sustain the […]
Arla Foods looking to recruit new suppliers as works begins on new dairy
Arla Foods brought in the earth movers to start building its 150 million fresh milk dairy in Aylesbury at the beginning of February, and is looking for dairy farmers to join Arla Foods Milk Partnership (AFMP) to supply milk to the new facility. Once completed, the dairy will process and pack up to […]
BVA says ‘step up vigilance’ after new virus detected in England
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reiterated its call for heightened vigilance following confirmation by AHVLA that Schmallenberg virus (SBV) has been detected on four sheep farms in Norfolk, Suffolk and East Sussex. At this early stage the virus is understood to be vector-borne (although other routes of transmission have not been ruled […]
