Brexit ‘will spell bright future for UK dairy farmers’
Brexit is a net positive for large UK dairy farmers as lower profitability in rival sectors will give them more opportunities to expand production, according to Rob Hitch from accountancy firm Dodd & Co.
Hard cheese? Dairy products will be more expensive in the UK after Brexit
Britain imports a lot of dairy produce, nearly all of it from the EU, while at home, the industry employs a large number of workers from the rest of the EU.
No-deal Brexit would cause severe dairy shortages in UK
Tighter supplies and significant price hikes for dairy staples such as butter, cheese and yoghurt have been forecast for Britain if the country crashes out of the EU next March.
Dairy giant unveils new 'Brexit-proof' milk plant
Source: https://www.independent.ie/business/brexit/dairy-giant-unveils-new-brexitproof-milk-plant-36576178.html
Dairy farmers could compensate sheep farmers under ‘no deal’ Brexit, suggests MP
A Welsh MP has suggested cash currently given to dairy and beef farmers could be redirected to sheep farmers if the UK were to leave the EU with no trade deal.
By: Abi Kay
Source: Farmers Guardian
Link: https://www.fginsight.com/news/news/dairy-farmers-could-compensate-sheep-farmers-under-no-deal-brexit-suggests-mp–49195
Brexit: Be more patriotic about cheese, says Michael Gove
Michael Gove has hit back at claims the price of cheddar cheese will go up by 40% if Britain leaves the EU without a trade deal.
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Source: BBC
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-42427812
Dairy UK joins call for more Brexit clarity
Dairy UK has welcomed the progress being made between the UK government and the European Union on Brexit negotiations, however, the organization also wants to see much more clarity on the future relationship with the EU and how to stabilize the dairy industry.
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Source: Food Ingredients First
Link: http://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/dairy-uk-joins-call-for-more-brexit-clarity.html
Why Irish farmers are worried about Brexit
The UK market is the destination for 37% of Ireland’s food and drink exports
By: Natasha Turak
Source: CNBC
Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/30/why-irish-farmers-are-worried-about-brexit.html
Food prices would soar after no-deal Brexit, warns major dairy boss
UK food security and quality are in danger without trade deals in place, says head of Northern Irish milk exporter.
By: Lisa O’Carroll
Source: the Guardian
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/nov/13/food-prices-would-soar-after-no-deal-brexit-warns-major-dairy-boss
UK Government committed to supporting dairy industry through Brexit
THE UK Government is committed to supporting the dairy industry during and after Brexit negotiations.
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Source: Irish News
Link: http://www.irishnews.com/business/2017/11/07/news/uk-government-committed-to-supporting-dairy-industry-through-brexit-1179036/