Livestock Event News

DAIRY SUMMIT ON MILK CRISIS
6 July 2012

RABDF is requesting all its members to attend a Dairy Summit at:

Central Hall,
Westminster,
Storey’s Gate,
London
SW1H9NH

on Wednesday 11th July at 1pm

RABDF is supporting the unions in their call for all milk price cuts imposed on farmers since 01 April to be restored by 01 August. The unions have also called on farmers to show their strength of feeling by turning out in force at a crisis summit in London on Wednesday, leaving retailers, MPs, processors and the public in no doubt about the scale of the problem. The summit will tackle the need for retailers working with processors to take responsibility for a sustainable supply chain which returns at least a cost of production for dairy farmers.

Farmers will also have the opportunity to meet with their MPs at 3pm after the summit to discuss their problems.
Members are also encouraged to bring neighbouring dairy farmers to ensure a strong turnout.

RABDF recommends that members travel by train and tube to London. Nearest tube stations are Westminster Tube Station and St James Park or contact their union regional office for details of any organised coaches. Please click here for a map.

Nick Everington
RABDF Chief Executive

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