51AVÊÓÆµ

Milk prices plunge amid massive market turmoil

A massive over-supply of milk in the UK and across the world is the reason for the dramatic fall in milk prices. UK spot markets have dropped to 15ppl, while some milk is going unsold and starting to be dumped.

clock • 3 min read
Milk prices plunge amid massive market turmoil

A massive over-supply of milk in the UK and across the world is the reason for the dramatic fall in milk prices. UK spot markets have dropped to 15ppl, while some milk is going unsold and starting to...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Dairy

Dairy Matters - Evie Rogers: "Tighter margins require a renewed focus"

Dairy Matters - Evie Rogers: "Tighter margins require a renewed focus"

Changing how you approach your business can help control costs and improve performance during periods of low milk price, says Evie Rogers from Kite Consulting

clock 24 May 2026 • 5 min read
How a certain trace element could be quietly impacting your heifer fertility

How a certain trace element could be quietly impacting your heifer fertility

Excess copper is silently undermining conception in dairy heifers, but mineral audits and forage profiling could help get things back on track

clock 23 May 2026 • 5 min read
Free access vs guided robotic milking: Which system is right for your dairy farm?

Free access vs guided robotic milking: Which system is right for your dairy farm?

For UK dairy farmers considering a move from a parlour to robots, one of the first decisions is whether to run a free access or guided system but what are the pros and cons of each?

clock 22 May 2026 • 6 min read