Livestock Business News

Dairy farmers will have a unique opportunity to connect directly with industry experts on the issues that matter most at Dairy Tech 2026, which is set to be bigger and more interactive than ever. 

Milk processors Arla and Müller have announced cuts to farmgate milk prices, explaining the reductions as a response to expanding milk supplies.

The UK pig sector has paid tribute to the late Robert Beckett, who has been posthumously awarded the distinguished David Black Award at this year’s National Pig Awards.

The UK government said it has acknowledged concerns over the scale of illegal meat imports to the UK, however, the EFRA Committee recommendations to tackle the issue will be considered once the SPS negotiations with the EU have been concluded and implemented – putting off powers to reduce alarming amounts of illegal imports until 2027 at the earliest. 

Clarkson’s Farm star and a Liberal Democrat MP are among those who have voiced concerns over recent milk price cuts affecting British dairy farmers.

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) published its latest meat and poultry inflation report for October, which revealed that over the last month average prices fell by 1p/kg (0.08%).

Bovine electronic identification (EID) is set to become mandatory for all newborn calves in Wales, following consultation carried out by the Welsh Government.

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has questioned whether the recently introduced Fair Dealings Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 are delivering on their promise of transparency to dairy farmers, following a wave of milk price reductions by processors.

The newly appointed Liberal Democrat rural affairs spokesperson, Sarah Dyke MP, has called for an “adjudicator with teeth” as the dairy industry has been hit by reductions in milk price. 

Scotland’s farming industry leaders expressed “deep concern” following reports that many Scottish dairy farmers have been informed of significant milk price reductions due to take effect in October. 

The Muck Free Truck campaign relaunches this October with a bold new ‘Muck Off!’ slogan to strengthen biosecurity across the UK pig industry and reduce the risk of disease spread through contaminated transport vehicles. 

Nick Allen, CEO of the British Meat Processors Association, has announced his retirement after more than 50 years of service to the farming community.