SAM ROWLANDS, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, is calling on farmers to attend a special meeting to discuss the new legislation.
Mr Rowlands said: “As a keen supporter of agriculture and the farming world I would urge farmers in North Wales to take advantage of the session being organised by NFU Cymru later this month.
“It is vital for members to find out more about the new dairy contract, which is now in force, and what it means for them.
“This is a great opportunity for farmers to discuss their observations or concerns and during the session they will have the opportunity to see what support they can receive from NFU Cymru.
At the meeting, members will be able to find out what this new legislation means for their businesses and what support, including legal advice, NFU Cymru is offering its dairy farming members.
There will also be an opportunity to discuss more detailed questions with members of NFU Cymru’s Legal Panel Firms.
Members attending will be able to hear from a panel of experts including NFU Cymru Dairy Board Chairman, Jonathan Wilkinson and NFU Legal Advisers. The panel will also include a farmer that is a member of a production organisation who will be able to talk about the role of farmer representation in the dairy supply chain. There will then be an opportunity for discussion with the panel.
NFU Cymru Dairy Board Chair Jonathan Wilkinson said: “All new milk contracts issued after July 9, 2024 must be compliant with the code and every existing contracts that is in place between farmers and their milk buyers must be brought into compliance by July 9, 2025. This means your milk contract may need renegotiating and re-signing over the coming year, this NFU Cymru meeting will help arm you with the knowledge and support you need to navigate this process.
“The introduction of this legislation is a once in a generation opportunity to change the way the dairy supply chain operates. We have a fantastic dairy sector in Wales, one which produces high quality, nutritious and climate friendly milk. However, it is only by the whole supply chain working together in a fair and transparent way that we can make the most of the opportunity to put more Welsh milk in fridges across Wales, the UK and further afield. “
The meeting in North Wales will be held at Bangor Rugby Club, Llandygai Village, Llandygai on Wednesday October 16 at 6.30pm.
To register to attend one of these meetings please book in online here or email [email protected] or call NFU Cymru on 01982 554200.
