Big challenges ahead for producers in next decade: The coming decade will bring major political change to the dairy sector, a significant shift in the relationship between farmer and processor, and an increased focus on green issues. Chris Walkland reports from this year's Semex conference in Glasgow

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Producers would have to learn to live with volatility and be "professional on profit" and "professional on people" according to Kite consultant John Allen. Although this year would not prove to be anything spectacular in terms of milk price rises, the long-term outlook for dairy is excellent, and professional and competitive farms in the UK are well placed to capitalise on the opportunities, he told his audience.