U.S., June 25 -- Unfair practices in the industry were exposed during the Groceries Code Adjudicator Call for Evidence in 2016, and the consultation from the UK government will ensure these are brought to an end, helping farmers to be treated fairly by regulations.
It is suggested by evidence gathered that a significant amount of unfairness in the supply chain is often caused by milk buyers having the ability to set and modify milk prices in a contract. They can do this with little notification, leading to uncertainty and unfair pricing to dairy farmers and businesses.
Dairy farmers across the UK have struggled throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The consultation will look across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and all of the...