Grahams skimming and disposing surplus milk and a 1ppl price cut – from April 10th

Grahams dairy in Scotland yesterday informed its supplying farmers that it has been forced to skim and dispose of milk at both its Bridge of Allan and Nairn processing facilities. In addition, they have alerted farmers to the fact “and we have significant concern around our ability to pick up ex-farm milk in the coming days. We are reviewing this position by tomorrow afternoon.”  

Grahams have also closed both their Glenfield and Crieff operations. Glenfield for 5 days and Crieff for up to 3 months.

The 10th April 1ppl price cut reduces producer’s liquid standard litre milk price to 24.5pl, with the clear inference that given the current UK dairy market more tough decisions cannot be ruled out.