Arla says no organic feed derogations

Arla has decided not to utilise any milk from UK farms who obtain a derogation to feed non-organic fodder/feed as a measure to maintain consumer confidence in Arla’s branded organic products.

It is expected that derogations will be issued by various authorities very soon as a result of the exceptionally hot weather, including the UK.

Any farmer who uses the derogation and feeds non-organic feed will find his or her milk excluded from Arla’s organic products until six months after the farm returns to full organic forage.  It is anticipated that from September 1st Arla will have two organic milk pool prices viz: farmers who continue to feed only organic feed and a lower price for those who obtain a derogation.  Sadly for some farmers the need to obtain a derogation asap will not be optional.