First Milk
Joe Collingborn on 17 Apr 2021
Farmer Writes: slow regrowths and issues with milk buyers
In his country, a number of farmers have been given notice to quit by their milk buyers for various reasons, writes Joe Collingborn.
Joe Collingborn on 28 Feb 2021
Farmer Writes: some milk contracts are a perishable product
I see some who left First Milk for an extra penny and are now on contracts that are perilously close to the waterline, writes Joe Collingborn.
Joe Collingborn on 10 May 2020
Farmer Writes: farmers dumping milk as some pay 1p/l
Ireland does not appear to be suffering the dramas of the UK milk industry, writes Joe Collingborn.
John Sleigh on 29 Apr 2020
Muller in milk price U-turn
Muller announced there will no longer be a 1ppl price rise for suppliers in May
Joe Collingborn on 14 Apr 2020
Farmer Writes: dairy farmers facing uncertain times
Many producers are facing uncertain times and possible financial ruin - a friend of mine in mid Wales has been dumping 11,000 litres for seven days, writes Joe Collingborn.
Lorcan Allen on 06 Apr 2020
UK farmers forced to dump milk as smaller UK dairy companies slash milk prices
Spot prices for UK milk have plunged to just 15p/litre with as much as 12m litres of unwanted milk being produced by UK dairy farmers every week.
John Sleigh on 09 Oct 2019
Farmers bid to take on Campbeltown Creamery
Twenty-nine local diary farms have launched a bit to take over the creamery and the Mull of Kintyre cheese brand.
John Sleigh on 06 Sep 2019
First Milk to hold milk price firm
First Milk will continue to pay its members 27.45ppl for liquid standard and 28.37ppl for manufacturing standard.
John Sleigh on 31 Jul 2019
First Milk debt falling
Filk milk published its annual accounts, which show reduced debt and increased turnover.
David Wright on 17 Jul 2019
First Milk to close Scottish sites
Up to 16 jobs are currently at risk as a result of the decision by First Milk.
John Sleigh on 26 Jun 2019
First Milk diversifying its offering
First Milk moves into whey protein production which is used for sports products and health foods.
John Sleigh on 03 Apr 2019
First Milk holds May price
Farmer-owned First Milk will hold its milk price for May at 27.75p/l.
Emily Smith on 14 Nov 2018
First Milk holds December milk price
First Milk has announced it will hold its milk price for December at 28.5ppl.
William Conlon on 08 Aug 2018
Milk prices rise
Milk prices at the majority of the major processors have risen from September.
Sarah Anderson on 02 May 2018
A visit to Le Marché demonstrates France's commitment to its food sector
Food chain and retail expert Marion MacCormick muses on her trip to France as part of an export scoping exercise
Emily Smith on 18 Apr 2018
First Milk to sell Scottish creameries
First Milk has announced its plans to sell its creameries in Arran and Campbeltown.
Odile Evans on 28 Feb 2018
Milk processors using 'bully boy tactics'
NFU Scotland said it had hoped that improving market signals in recent weeks would stall unreasonable milk price cuts.
Barry Cassidy on 17 Jan 2018
First Milk succumbs to market forces, cutting February milk price
There has been a reversal of roles this month as farmer-owned First Milk has announced a cut to its conventional milk price of 1p/ l while Muller has decided to hold.
Odile Evans on 11 Oct 2017
‘A year of two halves’ in milk prices – First Milk
Farmer owned company, First Milk, has made a huge turnaround from the £5.1m loss published in its 2016 accounts.
Kieran Mailey on 26 Jul 2017
Dairy news in-brief from Britain
Arla increases prices and First Milk announces changes to pricing system.