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^{Note, all standard litre prices are those quoted by www.milkprices.com and are based on the following:

The liquid standard litre 4% bf, 3.3% protein, 30,000/ml Bactoscans, 200,000/ml SCC, 1 million litres a year on EODC but before seasonality, monthly profile payments, balancing, B price additions, capital retentions or annual incentive schemes. The manufacturing standard litre is to exactly the same specification with the exception of 4.2%bf and 3.4% protein.}

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29/12/23

Arla milk price increase from 1st January for conventional and organic milk

The liquid price will increase to 37.58ppl for conventional milk and 44.61ppl for organic milk, based on 4% bf and 3.3% protein. The manufacturing price based on every other day collection, top quality, one million litres, 4.2% bf & 3.4% protein will be 39.18ppl for conventional and 46.50ppl for organic. Arla Foods amba board director, and Arla farmer, Arthur Fearnall, said: “This is a good start to the new year.

08/12/23

Barbers cheese announce a milk price increase of 1.03ppl from 1st January 2024

“We are pleased to be able to announce a milk price increase of +1.03ppl to apply for milk supplies from January to 37.17ppl at milkprices.com manufacturing league table criteria (BF @ 4.20%/PR @ 3.40%), or +1ppl to 36.15ppl at the Barber’s Standard litre”.

08/12/23

0.15ppl Milk Price increase for Wensleydale Creamery from 1st December

“Our December milk price (liquid std litre) will be 34.58ppl – a change of +0.15ppl vs. November”.

08/12/23

Latest GDT Results up 1.6% (5th December 2023)

Butter up 0.7%, average price US$4,936 tonne Cheddar up 9.7%, average price US$3,986 tonne SMP up 1.2%, average price US$2,671 tonne WMP up 2.1%, average price US$3,104 tonne

08/12/23

Muller Press Release – 6th December 2023

Müller Milk & Ingredients confirms Hanworth site review Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI), has confirmed it is to review the future viability of its glass bottling plant in Hanworth, West London, placing 162 jobs at risk of redundancy. The move follows a strategic decision by Müller, whose primary business in the UK is the supply of fresh milk, yogurt and other dairy products to retail, wholesale and other businesses, to sell Milk & More to Freshways Group.

08/12/23

Arla Press Release – 30th November 2023

Milk price for December 2023 will increase for conventional and organic milk. From 1st December 2023, the Arla on-account price for conventional and organic milk will increase by 0.89ppl (1.0 €c/kg). However, in Sweden, the organic on-account milk price will increase by 2.0 €c/kg. This means the UK manufacturing price for conventional and organic milk will be 36.

08/12/23

An insight into Robot Milking with potential Grant Funding by Lydia Clare

In an ever-changing world where technological advancements are inevitable, the pressure to stay current or explore new horizons is palpable. Whether it's integrating AI (Artificial Intelligence) into existing farming practices or contemplating a transition away from traditional farming, the overwhelming urge not to lag behind is universal. Over the past year, my fascination has deepened as I delved into the realm of Robotic Milking Parlours and their transformative impact on farming methods.

17/11/23

0.25ppl price reduction for Wensleydale Creamery from 1st November

Resulting in a standard liquid litre price of 34.43ppl

17/11/23

Meadow Foods to stand on for December

Resulting in a standard litre price of 33ppl

17/11/23

Barbers Cheese to stand on for December

Resulting in a standard litre price of 36.14ppl.

17/11/23

Wyke Farms to stand on for December

Resulting in a standard litre price of 34.9ppl and a manufacturing litre price of 36.106ppl.

17/11/23

Latest GDT Results down 0.7% (7th November 2023)

Butter down 1.6%, average price US$4,890 tonne Cheddar up 4.5%, average price US$4,042 tonne SMP up 2.3%, average price US$2,724 tonne WMP down 2.7%, average price US$2,971 tonne