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