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Dairy News Hub

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Dairy Farmer keeps you updated with all the latest industry news and opinion, along milk price updates, dairy farm profiles, and technical advice. A concise roundup of the latest need-to-know dairy news.

You can read this content either through your Farmers Guardian Membership or purchase a Dairy Farmer membership for delivery of the magazine each month.

Latest News
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South African dairy farmers on high alert for foot-and-mouth return
Animal Health

South African dairy farmers on high alert for foot-and-mouth return

Chris Mccullough
clock 03 March 2026 • 4 min read
World class cattle and new supreme title at Borderway UK Dairy Expo
Dairy

World class cattle and new supreme title at Borderway UK Dairy Expo

Farmers Guardian
clock 02 March 2026 • 2 min read
Latest milk prices for dairy farmers: First Milk increases April price but markets remain 'uncertain'
Farm Business

Latest milk prices for dairy farmers: First Milk increases April price but markets remain 'uncertain'

Farmers Guardian
clock 27 February 2026 • 42 min read
NFU Conference: Confidence in the future of dairy
Dairy

NFU Conference: Confidence in the future of dairy

Katie Jones
Katie Jones
clock 25 February 2026 • 1 min read
Business
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Latest milk prices for dairy farmers: First Milk increases April price but markets remain 'uncertain'
Farm Business

Latest milk prices for dairy farmers: First Milk increases April price but markets remain 'uncertain'

Major processors keep prices steady after months of drops

clock 27 February 2026 • 42 min read
Dairy sector under 'intense pressure' following a Christmas which saw farmers pour milk away
Dairy

Dairy sector under 'intense pressure' following a Christmas which saw farmers pour milk away

Several processors asked farmers to dump milk over the Christmas period as oversupply impacts the markets

clock 08 January 2026 • 4 min read
British cheese in demand in strong year for dairy exports
Dairy

British cheese in demand in strong year for dairy exports

Exports of UK cheeses, butter and yoghurt have been positive in 2025

clock 05 January 2026 • 3 min read
Milk processors urged to act responsibly towards farmers
Dairy

Milk processors urged to act responsibly towards farmers

Farming unions have issued a joint letter to processors as milk prices tumble

clock 11 December 2025 • 2 min read
No signs of recovery in milk markets as prices drop
Dairy

No signs of recovery in milk markets as prices drop

Dairy market analysts were expecting prices to remain depressed into 2026

clock 06 December 2025 • 4 min read
'The viability of many family farms is now at serious risk' - Milk price drops cause 'widespread anxiety'
Dairy

'The viability of many family farms is now at serious risk' - Milk price drops cause 'widespread anxiety'

The Farmers Union for Wales (FUW) has called for Government support to protect family farms

clock 05 December 2025 • 2 min read
Technical Advice
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Dairy shed lighting explained: How many lux do cows need?

Dairy shed lighting explained: How many lux do cows need?

Manage feed availability to reduce the risk of ketosis in dairy cows

Manage feed availability to reduce the risk of ketosis in dairy cows

The true cost of mastitis: Why dairy farms should calculate mastitis losses

The true cost of mastitis: Why dairy farms should calculate mastitis losses

New study highlights the risks of poor colostrum protocols on dairy farms

New study highlights the risks of poor colostrum protocols on dairy farms

Milk Prices
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Dairy Talk - Ben Yates: "The challenge will be trying to save costs without having a negative effect on the cows or production"
Dairy

Dairy Talk - Ben Yates: "The challenge will be trying to save costs without having a negative effect on the cows or production"

Dairy Farmer
clock 05 March 2026 • 3 min read
Latest milk prices for dairy farmers: First Milk increases April price but markets remain 'uncertain'
Farm Business

Latest milk prices for dairy farmers: First Milk increases April price but markets remain 'uncertain'

Farmers Guardian
clock 27 February 2026 • 42 min read
NFU Conference: Confidence in the future of dairy
Dairy

NFU Conference: Confidence in the future of dairy

Katie Jones
Katie Jones
clock 25 February 2026 • 1 min read
The Farmers Guardian podcast: Dairy prices – have we hit the floor?
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian podcast: Dairy prices – have we hit the floor?

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 24 February 2026 • 1 min read
View from the Rostrum – Andrew Clements: "Ultimately, the demand for dairy cows – albeit lessening – is still there"
Shows & Sales

View from the Rostrum – Andrew Clements: "Ultimately, the demand for dairy cows – albeit lessening – is still there"

Tom Ryder
clock 23 February 2026 • 3 min read
Dairy-Tech: Prepare for pinch points
Dairy

Dairy-Tech: Prepare for pinch points

Jonathan Wheeler
clock 13 February 2026 • 3 min read
Dairy Features
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Why one Stoke-on-Trent farming family stays committed to British Friesians
Dairy

Why one Stoke-on-Trent farming family stays committed to British Friesians

Wendy Short
clock 04 March 2026 • 6 min read
Dairy farming in Galicia: How Spain's dairy heartland is evolving
Dairy

Dairy farming in Galicia: How Spain's dairy heartland is evolving

Natalie Noble
clock 25 February 2026 • 5 min read
A focus on data and nutrition boosts performance on one dairy herd in Northern Ireland
Dairy

A focus on data and nutrition boosts performance on one dairy herd in Northern Ireland

Wendy Short
clock 21 February 2026 • 7 min read
What makes an award-winning calf unit? North Yorkshire dairy farm showcases dedication to detail
Dairy

What makes an award-winning calf unit? North Yorkshire dairy farm showcases dedication to detail

Katie Fallon
clock 20 February 2026 • 10 min read
Mixed-breed approach delivers for organic Scottish dairy herd
Dairy

Mixed-breed approach delivers for organic Scottish dairy herd

Wendy Short
clock 19 February 2026 • 7 min read
Can herbal leys pay their way? A Derbyshire dairy farm's experience
Dairy

Can herbal leys pay their way? A Derbyshire dairy farm's experience

Dairy Farmer
clock 18 February 2026 • 6 min read
Dairy Blogs
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Dairy Talk - Ben Yates: "The challenge will be trying to save costs without having a negative effect on the cows or production"

Dairy Talk - Ben Yates: "The challenge will be trying to save costs without having a negative effect on the cows or production"

Dairy Talk - Stuart Sadler: "Our milk buyer didn't pick up our milk for four days"

Dairy Talk - Stuart Sadler: "Our milk buyer didn't pick up our milk for four days"

Dairy Matters - Mark Chatterton: 'If support is thinning, margins need to fatten'

Dairy Matters - Mark Chatterton: 'If support is thinning, margins need to fatten'

Roger Evans: "It says little for the value of milk"

Roger Evans: "It says little for the value of milk"

NZ Vet's View - Rory Dean: "Some farmers have seen a drop in pasture quality"

NZ Vet's View - Rory Dean: "Some farmers have seen a drop in pasture quality"

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