Müller UK & Ireland has announced a £45 million investment in the Skelmersdale site – but prices for Yew Tree suppliers are still likely to be significantly below the national average.

Sheep farmers have been urged to remain vigilant Haemonchus contortus infection as reports suggest the parasite is spreading across the UK.

According to the Kingshay Dairy Costings report, the last milk year was a positive one for dairy producers, with continued improvements in cow health and growing momentum in the organic milk sector.