Business

Smaller farms producing lower volumes have been impacted by the decision by the dairy giant

Post-Brexit farm payment schemes continue to evolve as direct supports in England dwindle and new systems are proposed in Scotland and Wales

A group of farmers affected by the collapse of Mona Dairies have come together to offer each other support

At a recent meeting at Lydney Park Farms, an AHDB Strategic Farm in Gloucestershire, the importance of setting key performance indicators and targets was discussed. Ellie Layton reports.

The dairy will pay 39ppl for July, including the Muller Advantage premium

Dairy production is under pressure in countries that are key suppliers to the UK, which could present opportunities for the British dairy industry

Running two dairy herds and a commercial property enterprise, Mike King has an efficient business, operating at a high level, but it was not always this way

Dairy farmers are producing in a new era of higher costs, more price volatility and a smaller safety net, but there are still plenty of opportunities

The continued wet weather could impact UK imports of wheat from Germany

After weakening through March, commodity prices are showing some tentative signs of improvement with butter jumping from the €5,500 (£4,719) zone to as high as €5,950 (£5,106) for some trades