A number of UK dairy associations believe that the industry will be better equipped to lobby over issues of nutrition, the environment and farm welfare as a result of joining forces.
British dairy groups are proving to be particularly sensitive to the bleak new year outlook facing European processors, though the falling value of Sterling may cushion the nation’s producers ahead of an expected long-term pickup.
The European Commission is expected to drop a court case against
the UK over dairy hygiene practices, following an inspection of the
country's industry, this publication understands.
