Meet the NFU Dairy Board (gated for members) British dairy farmers produce milk to the highest quality, built around world-leading standards of animal health and welfare, hygiene, and environmental protection.

Mar 19, 2025 · WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union President Rob Larew issued the following statement regarding the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and Canada and its impact on dairy farmers: “Policymakers are focused on U.S. trade policy without solving the underlying problems in the dairy industry—corporate consolidation and continued overproduction. Broad dairy tariffs don’t solve ...

For most dairy farmers, their contract to sell milk is the single most important piece of paper they have for their business and shapes the relationship with their milk buyer. Read our explainer on the new legislation and what it means for dairy contracts.

Jul 9, 2024 · After more than a decade of campaigning by the NFU and other UK farming unions calling out unfair practices in the dairy supply chain, new legislation on dairy contracts has come into force. The Fair Dealings Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 (FDOM24) came into …

Sep 20, 2024 · After more than a decade of campaigning by the NFU Scotland and other UK farming unions calling out unfair practices in the dairy supply chain, new legislation on dairy contracts has come into force. The Fair Dealings Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 (FDOM24) came into force on the 9 July.

Jul 10, 2024 · After more than a decade of campaigning by the NFU Scotland and other UK farming unions calling out unfair practices in the dairy supply chain, new legislation on dairy contracts has come into effect.

Jun 3, 2021 · The UK farming unions are warning that the dairy industry is facing an extremely challenging year on the back of spiraling production costs and variable milk prices. It follows new analysis from AHDB which highlights how the milk to feed price ratio for some producers is at a level which historically has led to reducing milk production.

Jun 18, 2019 · The economic challenges faced by dairy farmers must be addressed. As America appreciates milk, yogurt, cheese, and more during dairy month, NFU also reminds our policy makers of the dire need for reform in the U.S. dairy system.

Jan 30, 2024 · The dairy contract regulation is set to come into force in 2024. Find out the latest and take a look back on how the NFU has worked on creating fairer, transparent and more resilient supply chains.

Jul 2, 2024 · After more than a decade of campaigning by NFU Cymru and the other UK farming unions, new legislation is now in force that will ensure fair and transparent contracts for all dairy farmers in the UK. What is the new legislation? What does the legislation cover? How will the legislation be enforced?