Europe's dairy farmers strike

GERMANY: Milk strike ends to pave way for talks

German farmers have ended their ten-day strike after winning assurances from major retailers that milk prices would increase. Discount supermarket…

European dairy: an industry in crisis

European farmers have launched a delivery boycott in protest at the falling price of milk and rising production costs. However,…

UPDATE – SWITZ: Retailers praised as milk strike ends

Emmi, the Swiss dairy giant, has praised the country’s retailers for their part in resolving the stand-off with the country’s…

NETHERLANDS: Dutch farmers join milk price protests

Dutch farmers have launched a strike in protest against low milk prices in the Netherlands, echoing moves from German farmers…