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End of the milk bottle? Supermarket begins selling milk in a BAG Supermarket customers could soon be popping out for a bag of milk instead of the traditional glass or plastic bottles or containers. Following a s... Future looking bright for milk European Commission officials have confirmed that dairy commodity prices within the EU will rise significantly over the next 10 years. Figures rel... Sainsbury's increase local milk sales in Scotland Sainsbury's commitment to sourcing local produce is paying dividends in Scotland, with the company today (3 February 2008) announcing that the int... South West dairy farm business of the year award Alan Webber is the winner of this year's South West Dairy Farm Business of the Year Award and received the Award from Simon Banfield, Farmer Direc... Dairy UK supports EC's nutritional labelling plan DAIRY UK SUPPORTS EC'S NUTRIONAL LABELLING PLAN Dairy UK strongly supports the key elements of the European Commission's proposal to intro... Last dairy closing in Oahu; milk a concern The last dairy on the Hawaiian island of Oahu will shut down on Feb. 15, leaving the island's 910,000 residents dependent on imported milk. Tha... Sri Lanka needs more agricultural investment to boost productivity The World Bank says Sri Lanka's agriculture needs more investment to diversify into high value products and boost productivity in order to reduce ... Cheddar cheese sales increase by 3.6% in 2007 Cheddar cheese sales in Britain totaled 201,160 tonnes in the 52 weeks ending 2 December 2007, an increase of 3.6% on the previous year, according to ... Arla milk packaging voted Cream of the Crop ARLA MILK PACKAGING VOTED CREAM OF THE CROP Arla Foods has demonstrated why it continues to be the UK's leading dairy company after winning Produ... Organic sector faces crisis unless milk prices rise significantly The UK organic livestock sector is on the verge of stagnation or even decline unless prices rise, says Chris Laycock of Kite Consulting. Organic fo... Dairy UK welcomes new obesity strategy Dairy UK said today the dairy industry would be a 'willing and enthusiastic' partner in the Government's new drive to tackle obesity. ... School apology after anti-milk lesson A LLANGOLLEN high school has said sorry after angry parents complained that their children had been told in a lesson not to drink cow's milk. P... Mexico looks to lift ban on Canadian dairy cattle Mexico wants to eliminate soon a ban on Canadian dairy cattle imports that dates back to a 2003 outbreak of mad cow disease in Canada, a senior animal... MDC Encourages Farmers to look at Energy Savings With the recent energy price hikes by Npower and now EDF, the Milk Development Council (MDC) is encouraging dairy farmers to analyse their energy cost... Jersey and Guernsey milk sales increase 6.6% Jersey and Guernsey milk sales totalled 8.1 million litres in the 52 weeks ending 2 December 2007, an increase of 6.6% on the previous year, according... Milk the moment on dairying . . . but don’t lose sight of market realities Tables are being set for what could turn out to be one of the most boisterous annual Dairy Dinners in recent years at the Bath and West showground. Tr... Important decisions need to be made over milk quotas The ending of milk quotas is the right move for the dairy industry but important decisions need to be made about what will happen once they have gone,... Vaccar – At the forefront of milking technology since 1910 Based just outside Monmouth on the edge of the Forest of Dean Vaccar have a wealth of experience when it comes to milking parlour design and technolog... Dairymaster install one of the largest rotary parlours in Europe‏ David Coulter, Ahorey milk producer has recently installed an 80 unit Swiftflo Revolver Rotary parlour, from Dairymaster. David milks between 550 to 6... Milking over 300 cows in just 60 minutes The ability to milk over 300 cows an hour is the result of a new milking plant installation at Grove Dairy Farm in Castlederg, Ireland. Since compl... Milk price rises did reach farmers - BRC The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is refuting claims by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) that increases in retail milk prices implemented by leading... Dairy products 'good value for British consumers' Dairy UK, the trade association that represents the dairy industry, said today that dairy products in the UK are extremely good value for consumers. ... New range of circular milk tanks offers a solution to space restrictions A new range of circular bulk milk tanks that offers a novel solution to the problem of limited space availability has been launched by Fullwood. Th... WFU ‘Save our Moos’ petition handed into 10 Downing Street The petition asked for a fair price for UK milk producers, above the cost of production, to secure a continued supply of this important commodity. It ... Concern at Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation's Irresponsible Stance on Milk News that the Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation (VVF) is urging parents to request that their children are not offered cow's milk at school because ... Advice on reviving cows after calving Trouw Nutrition has published an educational DVD for dairy farmers highlighting just how important it is to replenish the fluids cows lose during calv... Dairy Crest Announces Renewed Investment for Country Life Butter With a clear vision of driving Country Life sales and growth, Dairy Crest has announced a new marketing campaign including a renewed TV campaign and a... NVZ proposals – pose big regulatory challenge to dairy farmers over next two years Proposed changes to the Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) Action Programme will pose a big challenge for Welsh dairy farmers over the next two years and i... Organic growth as partnership between Yeo Valley and The Cheese Company develops The Cheese Company and one of the biggest organic brands, Yeo Valley, have launched a new range of family sized packs of organic cheddar. The great ta... Master Classes to Breath New Life into Agriculture Pioneering Reaseheath College in Nantwich, Cheshire, has launched a programme of free evening master classes to encourage farmers to increase their pr... Dairy farmers themselves say BVD vaccination pays off well Dairy farmers, by their own reckoning, are £36/cow/year better off from BVD vaccination. In descending frequency, they cite better fertility, fewer ab... Global warming dogma shouldn't turn our milk sour The Tenant Farmers Association has slammed suggestions that our traditional fresh morning pint of milk should give way to a tasteless UHT substitute. ... MDC's head of farm management is elected new chairman of IDF environment committee Brian Lindsay, MDC's head of farm management, has been elected chairman of the International Dairy Federation's (IDF's) Standing Committee... National campaign to save the milk round! A group of Lancashire milkmen is launching a campaign to preserve one of Britain's long-standing traditions, the daily doorstep delivery. The 3... New milk co-op can transform dairy sector The proposed merger between the co-operatives First Milk and Milk Link is the best news the dairy industry has had for many years, says the NFU, offer... Dairy UK calls for immediate increase in healthy start vouchers value Dairy UK has today, Wednesday, called for the Government to immediately raise the value of its Healthy Start voucher. Milk, fresh fruit and vegeta... Staffordshire cheese gains EU recognition Staffordshire Cheese has become the latest UK product to be recognised under EU law for its quality and regional identity. The award of the Protected ... Rising water costs threat to dairy farms Mains water can cost dairy farmers as much as £100 per cow per year, but these outgoings could be trimmed according to a new booklet from the MDC. Ef... Dairy show postponed to January 30th 2008 The Royal Bath and West of England Society, organisers of the Dairy Show, have today decided to postpone this event to 30th January 2008. The Show was... Calcium Boluses are an effective solution for farmers and vets looking to reduce the risk of milk fever Agricultural specialist Agrimin has today launched study data* showing the beneficial effects of Bovikalc on blood calcium levels in dairy cows and it... Industry launches practical guide poster for dairy farmers on avoiding antibiotic residues A poster with pointers on how dairy farmers can make sure their milk always meets the stringent antibiotic residues standards has been launched. It wi... Dairy Show goes without cattle classes The Dairy Show Organising Committee met at the Bath & West Showground yesterday, Wednesday 12 September. The Committee was obviously concerned and d... Immediate dairy action on foot and mouth outbreak Dairy UK said today the dairy industry has activated immediately a full range of precautionary biosecurity measures nationally in view of the latest f... Branded cheeses win in big consumer switch-over Big name, branded cheeses are the latest dairy product to enjoy a surge in consumer popularity with increases of more than 15% in the UK in just a yea... New Ritchey product to alleviate cattle foot problems More than 70% of UK dairy herds are estimated to suffer from lameness, with digital dermatitis and secondary infections in particular costing the indu... Experts help plan for the future at this year’s Dairy Event KW Alternative Feeds, Keenan and Semex have joined forces to deliver yet another must-attend 'Advance & Thrive' event at this year's Dairy... OFT must consider DEFRA report on liquid milk market The NFU has welcomed the publication of a report by Defra into the potential for GB-European trade in liquid milk which concludes there is significant... The Villis family celebrate 100 years of cheesemaking at Cricketer Farm Anthony, Richard, Nigel and Patrick Villis are celebrating their family's 100th year of cheesemaking at award-winning Cricketer Farm. The three b... Imported milk could change the taste of British cheese The character of regional British cheeses such as Stilton and Cheddar could be under threat from the predicted UK milk shortage according to Country C... Elite Dairy Farmers Wanted The Denis Brinicombe Group want to hear from 10 top dairy farmers across the UK who are looking for ways in which they can improve their overall farm ...