Emyr Jones president of the Farmers’ Union of Wales has called on the UK government to correct issues with supply chain imbalances affecting milk prices and the long-term viability of the industry. The Farmers’ Union of Wales has called for an expansion of the Groceries Adjudicator’s power to cover all dairy producers.
“The union has been mindful of the lack of progress on producer organisations in Wales and would seek more support from government to allow farmers the choice to join a producer organisation in order to increase their power in the supply chain,” said FUW milk and dairy produce committee chairman Dei Davies.
“Market volatility is forcing dairy producers out of business at an unprecedented rate and it is the responsibility of the UK government to do everything possible to protect our dairy farmers from market forces which are beyond their control,” added Mr Davies.
