UK dairy crisis a 'disgrace'

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Seed of change

'America may shift its policy on genetically modified crops'

http://www.economist.com/node/17855118?story_id=17855118

The Organic Elite Surrenders to Monsanto: What Now?

'In the wake of a 12-year battle to keep Monsanto's Genetically Engineered (GE) crops from contaminating the nation's 25,000 organic farms and ranches, America's organic consumers and producers are facing betrayal.'

http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_22449.cfm

Coming to a farm near you, soon... if DEFRA and Caroline Spelman have their way.

1 in 4 farmers unsure of NVZ status

'MORE than a quarter of dairy farmers in England are still unsure of their NVZ status and more than half do not half sufficient slurry storage to meet the requirements of the new rules.'

http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/livestock/livestock-news/1-in-4-farmers-unsure-of-nvz-status/36830.article

Inspection burden on dairy farmers to be lifted

'Dairy hygiene inspections could be cut to once in 10 years in England and Wales as part of plans to slash £1.2m in the cost of carrying out the checks.'

http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2011/01/26/125230/Inspection-burden-on-dairy-farmers-to-be-lifted.htm

NFU Council: UK dairy crisis a 'disgrace'

'THE ‘massive failure’ of the UK milk market to operate properly was described as a ‘disgrace’, an ‘outrage’ and a ‘scandal’ by NFU dairy board chairman Mansel Raymond and president Peter Kendall at yesterday’s (Tuesday, January 25), NFU Council meeting.'

http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/livestock/nfu-council-uk-dairy-crisis-a-disgrace/36795.article

First Milk’s February price increases

'UP to 1.25ppl is going on First Milk’s producer prices from February 1.'

http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/business/-first-milk’s-february-price-increases/36790.article

Signs of optimism as dairy prices rise

'Milk prices reached their highest level in more than three years at United Dairy Farmers' latest auction, at an average of 29.16p/litre for February delivery. That was 2.18p/litre higher than last month's auction, and 5.11p/litre higher than the same time last year.'

http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2011/01/26/125224/Signs-of-optimism-as-dairy-prices-rise.htm

Ombudsman not likely for 2011 - Kendall

'THERE is little chance of seeing the appointment of a ‘supermarket adjudicator’ this year, according to NFU national president, Peter Kendall.'

http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/latest-news/ombudsman-not-likely-for-2011-kendall/36777.article

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