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Rising costs, volatile milk prices and tax bills threaten UK dairy profitability

Old Mill and Farm Consultancy Group report a fall in profit for UK dairy farms in 2026/27

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock • 3 min read
Rising costs, volatile milk prices and tax bills threaten UK dairy profitability

UK dairy sector is likely to see a ‘massive drop in profits' in 2026/2027, according to the annual milk cost of production report by Old Mill accountants and the Farm Consultancy Group. The report has...

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