Dairy & Beef

The growing trend for a more vegan or plant-based lifestyle has seen a booming trade in alternatives to milk, causing inevitable concern in the dairy sector. Should we be worried? Sarah Kidby reports.

Dairy giant Arla will increase its price for conventional milk by 0.90 pence per litre for March, bringing the price up to 30.94ppl.

The government is being urged to rethink its decision not to include dairy workers on the MAC shortage occupation list, amid concerns that the new points-based immigration system, announced last week, could cause serious labour shortages.

Former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews is fronting a new campaign to promote the importance of lean red meat as part of a healthy balanced diet.

Valtra is teaming up with fertiliser company Yara in a project that aims to achieve a significant reduction in the environmental impacts of meat and dairy production and increased productivity of grassland production.

The British beef industry is set to benefit from an estimated £230 million boost after China finalised the details of an export deal with the UK.

The Royal Dairy Innovation Award is presented to the most practical, relevant product or service which is, or likely to be, the most significant innovation for the future of dairying.

The four UK farming unions are urging all dairy farmers to engage with the forthcoming government consultation on dairy contracts to make their voice heard and speak up for a