dairy farmers
Government launches UK-wide consultation into dairy sector to tackle supply chain issues
The UK government, working with the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, has launched a consultation seeking to end any unfair practices across the UK’s dairy sector.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fonterra to pay more for sustainable, high value milk
Fonterra farmers producing sustainable, high quality milk will be eligible for a new payment, as Fonterra announces important changes to the way it pays farmers for their milk.
Investments and grants
There have been many positive news stories from the past week about investments and grants that will benefit dairy farmers across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Trouw Nutrition launches grant for innovative dairy professionals
Trouw Nutrition’s new €10,000 HealthyLife grant is available to progressive dairy farmers, nutritionists and veterinarians who are serious about the sustainability and well-being of their herd.
Scheme details announced for UK dairy response fund
UK Farming minister, Victoria Prentis, has confirmed that the government’s new dairy response fund will open for applications on 18 June.
UK consumers asked to support nation’s farmers through 24 Hours in Farming campaign
British consumers are being invited to throw their support behind the country’s farmers in the biggest online agricultural event.
RABDF outlines nine steps to safeguard UK dairy workers as Covid-19 restrictions ease
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has summarised the UK government’s guidelines for working safely during Covid-19 into nine key steps for dairy farmers.
Virtual Cheese Awards to take place in July
Nigel Pooley and Sarah de Wit have decided to launch the world’s first Virtual Cheese Awards, taking place on Saturday 18 July 2020.
UK government provides funding to support dairy farmers through coronavirus
Eligible dairy farmers will be entitled to up to £10,000 each, to cover 70% of their lost income during April and May to ensure they can continue to operate and sustain production capacity.
Keenan introduces virtual showroom for farmers
Created as a direct response to the restrictions imposed by Covid-19, the new online portal contains video overviews of machines in the Keenan range.
Shepherds Purse loves ewes with Yorkshire Fettle relaunch in UK
Shepherds Purse, a North Yorkshire, UK-based cheese maker, has fast tracked the launch of its new format feta-style cheese in a bid to help support struggling sheep milk farmers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Berchtesgadener to pay farmers in Germany
German dairy Berchtesgadener Land is supporting its farmers with emergency aid of €1,000 per farm, as agriculture is affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
New M&S campaign supports British dairy farming
M&S helps to address challenges facing farmers caused by hospitality sector closures – confirming commitment to its Milk Pledge price promise to dairy farmers.
MSD initiatives encourage UK farmers to connect via social media
MSD Animal Health’s initiatives, Disease? Not On My Farm! and Project Lamb are encouraging farmers to stay socially connected during the Covid-19 crisis.