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U.K. dairy farmers facing tough times

While U.S. dairy farmers are enjoying some of the most-profitable times in years, it is quite a different story in the United Kingdom.  UK dairy farmers had been pushing to increase production to meet global demand but China has reduced purchases and Russia has stopped buying from any country that has imposed sanctions over the Ukraine situation.  As a result, the UK suddenly finds itself with a huge milk surplus and plunging prices.

A group called UK Farmers for Action which was responsible for the so-called SOS Demonstrations in 2012 are asking members if they would support direct action again before the end of the week.  The group says the time has come for “some form of direct peaceful action to let both retailers, processors and government know that UK milk producers are not going to accept prices below 2011.”

They promise any demonstrations will be “totally controlled and peaceful, working with police at all times.”  Within 24 hours the group had received more than 500 “yes” votes.