British dairy farmers strike deal ‘in principle’ to end milk price row

British dairy farmers and processing firms have struck a deal “in principle” to end the bitter stalemate over milk prices.

The two sides met at the Royal Welsh show in Powys yesterday after a tense past few days, which culminated in several dairy factories being blockaded.

Several agricultural unions say their members are angry at being paid less for the milk they produce by big supermarkets — who aim to keep the cost of dairy products for its customers as low as possible.