Kintyre milk producers look to the future
James Graham gave an outline of the possible options open to producers relating to the future of the Campbeltown Creamery following its sale by First Milk.
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Lamb shortage at Caledonian Marts sale
Lambs were again short of buyers’ requirements, and more could have been sold to sellers’ advantage.
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Funding boosts local food and drink producers
‘This relatively modest outlay will result in long-term benefits for our regional food industry and the wider economy.’
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Making silage while the sun shines
Kintyre farmers have been working long into the evening to get their first cuts of silage done.
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Thousands of entries set for Royal Highland Show
There is no finer display of livestock anywhere in the UK.
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Creamery talks denials
A First Milk spokesperson said: ‘We have a number of parties we are in discussion with, and remain committed to finding a buyer who will invest…’
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First Milk has ‘no plans’ to leave Glasgow headquarters
Speculation arose this week that the company may leave its Scottish headquarters to move closer to the factories it will retain, south of the border.
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Creamery workers deserve answers, says MSP
Dairy firm First Milk is looking for a new owner to buy its Campbeltown creamery but concerns have been raised about jobs
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Milk producers packed Creamery meeting
‘NFU Scotland will meet with First Milk CEO Shelagh Hancock this week to discuss the terms of the prospectus for the sale of the creamery.
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Stalwart Ronnie receives NFUS recognition
Ronnie Campbell, who runs a Mull croft at Uisken with Sheila, has given 50 years service to NFU Scotland,