Higher input costs trump rising farmgate milk prices

Tighter supplies and good demand have supported dairy markets across the world. Cedric Porter takes a look at whether farmers are seeing the benefit as input costs soar

12 November 2021 鈥� 1 min read

"There is little possibility of input costs coming down significantly over the coming months so the pressure on production is likely to continue," she added. Higher input prices, plus logistics and...

Why has a flying dairy herd in Wales moved to breeding its own replacements?

Gwynfor Jarman and his family are committed to forging ahead with their business plan and have instigated several significant changes at Gwern Hefin over the years

Wendy Short

11 March 2026 鈥� 7 min read

Dairy

Nature focus adds value to cheese at Barber's in Somerset

Adding value to the family farm鈥檚 milk was the focus for Barber鈥檚 Cheesemakers nearly 200 years ago, with the company still focusing on providing a premium product in 2026

Alex Black

09 March 2026 鈥� 5 min read

Dairy

Dairy Talk - Ben Yates: "The challenge will be trying to save costs without having a negative effect on the cows or production"

Ben Yates manages Mells Park Estate, Somerset, where he oversees a 400-cow unit and manages the 405-ha (1,000 acre) estate. Along with his wife and two sons, Ben has his own small herd of pedigree Holsteins under the Wowcow prefix. He joined the Holstein UK Board of Trustees in 2021

Dairy Farmer

05 March 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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