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Research shows fresh dairy is in high demand at food charities but there was not enough fridge space to store products

NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon said: "Any changes to this area of the hard-won milk contract legislation have the potential undermine a crucial cornerstone of the regulations around pricing and exclusivity and act against the best interests of dairy farmers"

"Sometimes we go without eating so our children can eat. Despite already working over 80 hours, seven days a week, I was told I would need to get another job. It is appalling"

Met Office says 10 English counties experienced wettest September on record

As processors announce the latest farmgate milk prices, Cedric Porter takes a look at the outlook for dairy

On average, profits are predicted to rise to £590/cow. That is according to the annual Milk Cost of Production report by Old Mill and the Farm Consultancy Group

The cooperative said the increase was driven by strong demand and lower volumes

"We know how much of a loss this will be for everyone who has grown up with Dairyland in their childhood"

Changes are underway on one Surrey dairy farm, with a move from a milk delivery round to a mobile vending machine that has been supported by a crowdfunding campaign

Ten dairy farmers in Dumfries and Galloway and two in Ayrshire have been given 12 months' notice