UK Dairy Processors Raise Farmgate Milk Prices
Three major UK dairy processors—Arla, Müller and First Milk—have announced increases in the prices they pay farmers, offering improved returns amid stabilising global dairy market conditions. Arla will increase its conventional UK headline milk price by 0.88 pence per litre (ppl) to 38.15ppl from August 2026, while Müller will raise its price for qualifying suppliers…
UK Dairy Faces Price Pressure Amid Milk Surge
The UK dairy sector entered 2026 under significant pressure as rising milk production across domestic and global markets created an oversupply situation, weighing heavily on prices and farmer margins, according to the latest Q1 2026 dairy market review by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. GB milk deliveries have remained consistently above prior-year levels, with…
UK Opens Milk Sector Survey for Fairer Supply Chain
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a new milk sector survey, inviting dairy farmers, processors and industry bodies to share feedback on how the supply chain is functioning amid current challenges. The short survey, which takes around 10 minutes to complete, is now open and will close on 20…