Milk prices

It is welcome news that some milk buyers have found themselves in a position to be able to increase milk prices either for December or the start of the New Year

Arla has announced a December price rise with other dairies moving up in January

The co-operative has announced a 0.89ppl increase from December 1

With continued milk price volatility resulting in more farmers looking for ways to safeguard their future, Sarah Alderton looks at milk vending as an option for farmers to get more for their milk

The latest outlook on world market prices and what their impact on the UK market could be

Farmgate prices may have stabilised for some, but there is no guarantee that there will not be further milk price reductions in Q4, as milk prices are still outstripping the value of commodities by some distance

Milk prices may have stabilised in the last few months, but it could be some time before they increase as wholesale prices around the world remain under pressure

When it comes to milk pricing, how should dairy farmers navigate the highs and lows?

Producing one tonne of milk solids/lactation is perfectly achievable and desirable, but only for the right cow in the right system

Understanding the breakeven milk price required for an individual dairy farm business is an essential stage in developing plans to manage the impact of price volatility