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Farming unions have issued a joint letter to processors as milk prices tumble

Dairy market analysts were expecting prices to remain depressed into 2026

The Farmers Union for Wales (FUW) has called for Government support to protect family farms

Following dramatic cuts from some dairies in November, further decreases were being announced for December prices

There is no let-up in global milk growth, with all of the major regions now increasing volumes significantly on the back of favourable weather, good milk prices and cheap feed

Uptake has reached 84% across all dairy breeds

Displays in store and on packaging could influence consumer behaviour

It has also made progress on its regenerative farming programme

UK milk production is running at record levels, with prices holding up so far, but there is uncertainty on the global market caused by the simmering trade war following Donald Trump's tariff announcements