Full-fat excitement froths over milk vending machine arrival
We are all very excited – the vending machine has arrived! We are now eagerly awaiting delivery of our branded glass bottles.
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Dairy firm vows to become zero carbon group
Dairy giant Arla has announced ambitious plans to become a carbon net zero company by 2050.
Production and biodiversity ‘can work together’
Production gains in agriculture can be achieved without causing damage to farmland wildlife, according to Scottish researchers.
Number of Scottish dairy herds still declining
The number of dairy herds in Scotland continues to decline.
Dairy farmers ‘must be ready for rise of vegans’
Alarm bells over the threats to the global milk industry from the rise in veganism and animal welfare activism rang out repeatedly during two full days at the Semex dairy conference in Glasgow.
£1m study into dairy herd lameness
Scottish researchers are leading a £1 million study to find out the causes of lameness in dairy cows.
Dairy farmers have ‘once in a lifetime’ chance
Dairy farmers will soon be asked for their views on the introduction of mandatory milk contracts with minimum standards.
Graham’s The Family Dairy profits fall by 72%
Graham’s The Family Dairy posted a 72% drop in pre-tax profits last year.
American farm show unveils 500kg butter sculpture
A US farm show has unveiled a detailed 500kg sculpture made entirely from butter.
Dairy hub to be run by NFUS following revamp
The Scottish Dairy Hub will soon be run by NFU Scotland (NFUS).
Research aims to tackle dairy on-farm feed waste
A new study has been launched to help dairy farmers control feed waste.
New study flags up early signs of cattle lameness
Farmers could soon be able to predict which cows in their herd are likely to go lame thanks to a new technique developed by scientists.
Dairy farmers consider welfare offer by Muller
Dairy farmers supplying Muller are being offered a 0.5p a litre premium if they commit to herd health and welfare improvement schemes.
Moves for dairy calves to bolster beef production
Calves produced in dairy herds could help make up the shortfall in Scottish beef production and bolster abattoir throughput, a top level industry group has agreed.
Aberdeen researchers discover origins of dairy trade in Mongolia
Archaeologists have discovered early evidence of an essential trade in 1300BC Asia.
We’re hoping to lick dip in autumn for ice cream
It’s pumpkin time again, which always delights me and the girls.
Family delighted to be delivering their milk at last
Scotland’s newest dairy has started production in the furthest north-west corner of the country.
Dairy family’s the big cheese in RNAS awards
An intensive dairy farming business near Inverbervie has been crowned cream of the crop.
New ice cream – and lick of paint for the house!
It’s hard to believe it is September already but the cooler, wetter weather of late feels decidedly autumnal with the long hot summer all but a distant memory.
First Milk hails progress despite drop in profits
First Milk has hailed “solid progress” despite experiencing a 47% drop in pre-tax profits last year.
Arla looks at passing profit to farmers
The board of dairy firm Arla Foods has proposed paying out its entire 2018 profit to farmers, many of whom are struggling following this summer’s drought across Europe.
Beef numbers go down while dairy are rising
The number of beef-sired calves registered in the first half of the year was back 2.3%, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).
Dairy farmers urged to hook up at strategic farm event
The first AHDB Strategic Dairy Farm in Scotland has been revealed.
Dairy launches law challenge to overturn planning ruling
Graham’s The Family Dairy has lodged an appeal to the Court of Session to overturn the decision by Scottish Ministers to refuse planning permission to redevelop Airthrey Green on the outskirts of Stirling.
Muller milk price to go up in September
Muller is increasing its milk price at the start of September.
Dairy farmer numbers drop in first half of year
The number of dairy farmers in Scotland has continued to decline in the first six months of the year.
First Milk co-op raises price after better July returns
First Milk has announced a price increase of 1.2ppl from July 1.
Muller announces milk price rise
Muller has announced plans to increase its milk price at the start of next month.
Dairy centre plan’s major jobs boost
Proposals to build a new £30 million dairy facility on the outskirts of Stirling could create more than 500 new jobs, claims Graham’s The Family Dairy.
Farming family with the bottle to restart milk production in the islands
A crofting family has become one of the most northerly dairy farming families in the UK by bringing milk production back to the Western Isles.
First Milk puts Scottish creameries up for sale
First Milk yesterday announced plans to put its creameries on Arran and in Campbeltown up for sale.
Dairy farmers urged to check hygiene chemical compliance
Milk producers have been warned that farm hygiene chemicals are likely to come under the same scrutiny as glyphosate and neonicotinoids in future.