Arla Foods amba increases its milk price for September 2016
The Arla Foods amba on-account price for conventional milk will increase by 1.25 eurocents per kilogramme (1.01pence per kg), from 1 September. When applied to the UK standard litre for conventional milk, the increase equates to an upward movement of one pence, taking it to 20.05 pence. Commenting on the decision, Arla Foods amba board […]
Millions lost to local economy as a result of poor farm gate prices
Nestled in the Ceredigion countryside are Blaenglowon Fach farm and Pantswllt farm, just outside of Talgarreg. The area was once thriving with milk producing Welsh farming families but due to dwindling farm gate prices and the economic downturn many have stopped farming over the years. Still producing around 6 thousand litres of milk a day […]
Dairy farm profits slump by 25%
Dairy farmers’ net profits fell by around 25% in the year to March 2016, and could fall further this year, according to farm accountant Old Mill. Non-aligned milk prices dropped by around 4-6p/litre over the year, compared with 2014/15, meaning profits typically fell by more than 25%, says head of rural services Andrew Vickery. “However, […]
A positive outlook for organic dairy exports
Strong global organic dairy growth will continue to give OMSCo (Organic Milk Supplies Cooperative) huge market opportunities following the Brexit result, according to Richard Hampton, managing director of OMSCo. OMSCo, the UK’s largest organic dairy co-operative, has followed a focused strategy to develop global organic markets and a specialist export product portfolio. OMSCo continues to […]
Dairy prices turning the corner but farmers still not seeing full returns
NFU dairy board chairman Michael Oakes says that with further positive moves on the markets, more money should now be coming back to the farm gate. Dairy commodity prices have strengthened with AHDB figures showing that as the markets continued to firm throughout June, wholesale prices have also been pushed up. The bulk cream price […]
Developing a more human approach to animal science
An SRUC PhD student will combine social science with animal genetics in an attempt to help African dairy farmers breed the ideal cow for their environment. Aluna Chawala’s innovative approach means he won’t just study the cows, he will be closely observing the humans too. Aluna’s PhD has been funded by the Bill and Melinda […]
Confirmation of the Arla Foods milk price May 2016
The Arla Foods amba on-account price will reduce, with effect from 1 June 2016, by 1.3 eurocents per kg. When applied to the UK standard litre it equates to a reduction of one pence, taking the UK standard litre to 19.12 pence. The market continues to be impacted by the global imbalance between milk supply […]
Arla reacts to new Public Health England guidelines
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND NEW GUIDELINES ON EATWELL PLATE – RECOMMENDATION REDUCES DAIRY CONSUMPTION FROM 15 TO 8 PER CENT, ARLA FOODS UK COMMENTS: “Arla Foods is surprised and disappointed to see the Government’s new Eatwell guidance, with a reduction in the suggested amount of dairy that should be consumed, and are seeking an urgent meeting […]
AHDB Dairy strengthens commitment to market development
Plans to explore dairy market development were confirmed yesterday when the AHDB Dairy board agreed a total budget of up to £3.5m over the next three years for future activity. This provisional budget represents an extra £1.8m in total over the three years compared with the draft market development budget which went out for consultation. […]
