A new statutory Code of Conduct will be developed for the dairy sector
Fairness for dairy farmers is the aim of a new statutory code of conduct.
The new code of conduct will be developed for the dairy sector to increase fairness in the supply chain and help farmers become more competitive, farming minister Victoria Prentis announced today (Wednesday, February 3).
The statutory code will seek to provide a guiding framework, establishing minimum standards but also providing businesses with the flexibility to adapt contracts to their individual circumstances.
Speaking at Dairy-Tech Online, Ms Prentis said the government, working in close collaboration with the devolved administrations, will develop a new statutory code of conduct, using section 29 of the Agriculture Act 2020.