Bruton based Wyke Farms plans to increase milk production by 25m litres through increasing its number of farmer partnerships in Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Devon and Dorset.

Wyke Farms, the UK’s largest independent cheese producers and producers of renewable energy, is inviting dairy farmers to join their global alliance to fulfil increased international orders and continued success in the UK.

The family run company is looking for dairy farmers based within a 50-mile radius of Bruton to join. Currently it is trading in over 160 countries world-wide and the export side of the business continues to grow.

Predicting global middle class growth and a subsequent food revolution from the East, Rich Clothier, third generation family member and managing director, is inviting local milk producers to be part of this revolution and at the same time help the dairy industry.

He said: “By 2030 the average Chinese person is likely to be wealthier than the average American and 300 million Indians will join the middle classes. Only by joining and excelling in world trade can we build stability into the dairy sector.”

Farmers wanting to find out more should contact Andrew Gaskell, milk procurement director at 01749 812 424 or andrew.gaskell@wykefarms.com.