No backwards step on supply management says Dairy UK
Speaking at the Agra Europe Conference in Brussels today, Dairy UK Policy Director Peter Dawson said: “The dairy sector doesn’t want to see a step back towards supply management by the Commission, as is currently being proposed by the European Parliament. “There is a lot that is fundamentally wrong with the Parliament’s proposal”, explained Mr […]
Arla Foods launches direct milk supply contract
Arla Foods is leading the industry by launching what it believes is the first milk supply contract fully compliant with all aspects of the Dairy Industry Voluntary Code of Best Practice on Contractual Relationships. The new ‘Arla Direct’ contract features liquid and compositional variations, a volume bonus for larger producers, seasonality options and a 12 […]
Dannii Minogue to star in a2 Milk adverts
Following on from her involvement in the PR launch of a2 Milk in the UK last year, Australian television personality, fashion designer, author and singer Dannii Minogue has now announced that she will be continuing her endorsement of the brand by starring in a major TV advertising campaign, launching at the end of this month […]
Mixer saves time in busy calf units
The Stallion Milk Mixer mixes and dispenses colostrums, whole milk or milk powder. Developed to save time and be easy to use, the new mobile tanker / mixer is available ex-stock in 450 litre capacity (single axle) and, to order, in 800 litre (tandem axle) models. It allows for rapid mixing on either a […]
Ask the cows what they want for supper
Barenbrug’s agricultural product manager David Long considers the findings and implications for livestock producers and grass breeders. “Selecting the correct grass variety is widely accepted as being of major importance because of its potential influence on both animal and sward productivity. However the majority of grass-testing protocols test the performance of pure varieties in small […]
Proposed merger announced between Milk Link and Arla Foods amba
The proposal will result in the full merger of Milk Link, the UK’s leading dairy farmer co-operative and Arla Foods amba, one of the largest and most successful European dairy co-operatives. It fulfils both co-operatives’ strategic priorities and will support their overall goal of providing their dairy farmer owners with a sustainable future. The merger […]
Vinnie Jones is the new face of ‘make mine Milk’
Hollywood hardman Vinnie Jones has been unveiled as the latest celebrity to front the ‘make mine Milk’ campaign. The ex-international footballer, now just as famous for his no-nonsense appearances on the big screen, will be seen on the sides of thousands of buses from tomorrow under the headline ‘you know what’s good for you’. The […]
Milk Link June 2012 price update
It is with regret that the Milk Link Board has announced a reduction in its Member milk price of 1.5ppl from 1st of June. The decision reflects the significantly weaker returns being generated from the dairy ingredients and fresh liquid milk markets. Neil Kennedy, Milk Link Chief Executive commented, “Although our price cut is less […]
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 […]
