News

Growth of global milk supplies slowing19 June 2018
Global supplies of milk are higher in April compared to last year, with average daily deliveries from the key regions reaching an all-time high of 816m litres per day.
Higher retail prices deliver value growth for dairy15 June 2018
Rising prices led to year on year growth in retail sales value for dairy products, although total purchases saw only a minimal upturn.
295 billion litres more milk needed by 203015 June 2018
The world will be consuming an extra 304 million tonnes of milk (295 bn litres) per year by 2030, according to the latest report from the International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN).
Reducing age at first calving can save thousands15 June 2018
Reducing the age of first calving from 26 to 24 months can potentially save dairy farmers £300 per heifer.
AHDB launches farm data sharing project12 June 2018
Creating a best practice guide to sharing farm data is the focus of a new consultation launched by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
High fat prices expected for some time11 June 2018
Demand for dairy fats will continue to grow, and production will not be able to keep up with demand. That was the key message from Christophe Lafougère, GIRA Director at the Eucolait conference in early June.
AHDB updates its standard litre8 June 2018
AHDB has updated the standard litre used in our milk price calculator and league table, to reflect the changes in milk production in recent years. The new standard litre is based on average UK production in the 3 years to 2017/18, while the previous one went up to 2015/16.
Dairy futures markets point to rising milk value8 June 2018
The future value of milk (FMPE) was lifted by 10% in May as futures contracts continued to settle at higher prices.
GB production peaks on 19 May5 June 2018
The latest daily deliveries data (up to the 26 May) shows that GB milk production peaked on 19 May with a seven-day rolling average production of 36.6 million litres
Strategic Dairy Farm - Launch - Oxford5 June 2018
Join us for the launch of our first autumn block calving Strategic Dairy Farm where the Kinch Family will be provide a honest view of their business .