Milk prices

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

Before Christmas, commodity prices were falling, and end-use buyers sensed the tables had turned in their favour once again

The Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 are ‘impotent’ said market analyst Chris Walkland, speaking at this week’s Semex International Dairy Conference in Glasgow

Farmers Guardian's livestock editor Katie Jones discusses the prospects for milk prices in 2025

The dairy said turnover fell as a result of volatility in like for like milk prices