Milk quota

Carver Knowles' experience of the milk quota market is second to none. Our ties with the milk quota scheme go back to its establishment on 2nd April 1984 and the early formation of the milk quota market in 1986.

Tony Carver sits on the RPA’s Milk Quota Experts Group (MQEG) and he is amongst the most established agents in the UK.

Our sophisticated computer program, coupled with our knowledgeable and experienced trading teams ensures we are able to adopt a 'no-nonsense' approach to all our business and offer a personal and trouble free service to our clients and customers.

Our agency team in Strensham (01684 853400) focus on delivering a service to vendors and lessors dealing with the specific requirements of producers looking to buy or lease in milk quota.

Milk quota news

April 22 2008
UK milk production - March 2008

Production falls in excess of a billion litres below quota before year-end adjustments!

March 20 2008
Confirmed - 2% milk quota increase

EU agriculture ministers this week approved a 2% increase in national milk quotas effective from 1st April 2008

March 10 2008
UK milk production - February 2008

No sign of upward movement in milk supply although Leap year figures give that impression before adjustment

February 11 2008
UK milk production - January 2008

No evidence of production increasing despite improved milk prices and sky high cow prices

January 09 2008
UK milk production - December 2007

Another figure that stretches the all time record lows but butterfats run at higher levels

December 21 2007
Commission proposes 2% quota increase

The European Commission have proposed a 2% increase effective from April 2008

December 10 2007
UK milk production - November 2007

Unusually for the year production was not at an all time low but close to it, whilst butterfat runs at an all time high for the month

November 22 2007
CAP 'health check' update

This week's Commission communication does little to clarify the future - a further paper will be produced by the end of the year

Key contacts:

Agency:

Tony Carver
Tel: 01684 853400
Office: Strensham