Milk prices

Arla to hold July price

UK milk production is running at record levels, with prices holding up so far, but there is uncertainty on the global market caused by the simmering trade war following Donald Trump's tariff announcements

Some processors are optimistic that commodity prices and farmgate prices will remain strong after 'the flush', as milk starts to decline through to the trough

For the past five years UK peak milk day has come between the May 5 and May 12

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the latest moves and holds in the dairy market, the 'dairy is scary' advert which will be seen at UK cinemas and, with the threat of US tariffs tomorrow (April 2), UK farmers raise concerns over a potential trade deal with the US

The Arla milk price for conventional milk will remain unchanged from March 1

Cheese exporters in the UK are facing nervy times to see whether US President Donald Trump will trigger a new global trade war, as he threatens/enacts tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China, the EU and potentially the UK

Organic Herd said it hoped the price increase would offer its members 'robust and timely returns' while offering them an 'exciting long-term future' in the sector

Major dairies have announced price holds for February and March