Heatwaves Cut GB Milk Output, Lift Dairy Prices
Great Britain’s dairy sector is experiencing the impact of extreme summer weather, with recent heatwaves significantly reducing milk production and temporarily shifting the market from oversupply to undersupply. According to analysis by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), GB milk production is estimated to be down by 18.5 million litres following a series of…
GB Dairy Producer Numbers Continue to Decline
The number of dairy producers in Great Britain continues to fall as farmers face mounting economic and regulatory pressures, according to the latest analysis from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). AHDB estimates that there were 6,850 dairy producers in GB as of April 2026, down from 7,040 producers in April 2025 and 7,010…