NFU Cymru to host dairy contract meetings across Wales

Following over a decade of lobbying by NFU Cymru, the union is inviting members to attend a meeting to discuss dairy contracts and the new legislation which is now in force.

At the meetings, which will be held across Wales, 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 you may have with members of NFU Cymru’s Legal Panel Firms.

*to note the issue will also be discussed at an upcoming Monmouthshire County meeting should any dairy farmers in South East Wales wish to join.

Members attending the meetings 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: “I really encourage all dairy farmers in Wales to come along to these meetings to find out more about what this legislation says, what it means to them and what support is on offer from NFU Cymru.

“All new milk contracts issued after 9^th July 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 9^th July 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. I look forward to meeting NFU Cymru dairy members in these meetings and encourage everyone to come armed with plenty of questions for what promises to be an excellent panel discussion.”

To register to attend one of these meetings please book in online here or email nfu.cymru@nfu.org.uk or call NFU Cymru on 01982 554200.