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Article: UK is better placed than most in sour milk market; The milk industry has seen an extraordinary year with its problems hitting headlines around the world. Northumberland farming and business consultant Bruce Jobson asks what will happen next.
- Article from:
- The Journal (Newcastle, England)
- Article date:
- September 12, 2009
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Byline: Bruce Jobson
UK milk prices continue to raise concern following the recent Dairy Farmers of Britain debacle but in reality British farmers appear better placed than many of their international competitors.
The UK market still remains uncertain having seen prices almost double, then decrease by half, over a period of less than two years.
Farm gate milk prices have decreased by 15-20% while many European countries have received a reduction of between 25-30%. Irish producers have suffered even more than mainland counterparts with a decrease of ...