milk

Directors of family-owned business say it is time to move on

A flush of grass growth in September after recent rainfall has helped boost production

"The unequivocal case for an increased, ring-fenced and multi-annual UK farming budget was made clear once again"

Research shows fresh dairy is in high demand at food charities but there was not enough fridge space to store products

NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon said: "Any changes to this area of the hard-won milk contract legislation have the potential undermine a crucial cornerstone of the regulations around pricing and exclusivity and act against the best interests of dairy farmers"

As processors announce the latest farmgate milk prices, Cedric Porter takes a look at the outlook for dairy

On average, profits are predicted to rise to £590/cow. That is according to the annual Milk Cost of Production report by Old Mill and the Farm Consultancy Group

"Bluetongue can have serious consequences for farmers"

Ten dairy farmers in Dumfries and Galloway and two in Ayrshire have been given 12 months' notice