'I question whether we really want regulation again'

摘要

Dairy farmers are currently being encouraged to respond to Defra's milk contract consultation which seeks 'to end unfair practices across the UK's dairy sector'. The NFU and NFU Scotlandhave been pushing for contract reform since 2011 and are the UK dairy industry's equivalent of religious zealots on the subject.The voluntary code was an attempt to improve the balance, however it has seen few milk purchasers stick to its commitments, particularly when it comes to farmgate milk price changes. Hence the consultation and almost certain legislation.