In addition to the new contract, Asda will increase its support by extending its Dairylink groups, where it has been working directly with Arla farmers owners to improve animal welfare, reducing carbon footprint and increasing efficiency on farms.

Martin Evans, chair of Dairylink and an Arla farmer, said: “The continual support that Asda has shown to Arla farmers across the board should be commended. Life on farms is extremely tough at the moment and this news is exactly what our farmers need.”

Dveloping the industry

Peter Giortz-Carlsen, Arla Foods UK’s executive vice president, said: “This is welcome news and we value Asda’s continued support for our dairy farmers. This demonstrates that we need to develop our industry by partnering with our retail customers and adding value. We look forward to working further with Asda and supporting their commitment to our owners.”

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