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30/07/2007
Dairy farmers must work together to save the industry
The National Federation of Women's Institutes (NFWI) and National Farmers Union (NFU) have this week launched a report calling for better prices for dairy farmers.
The Great Milk Debate report details feedback from over 15,000 people who took part in 100 debates across England and Wales that brought dairy farmers, processors, retailers and consumers together to debate the future of the British dairy industry.
Fay Mansell, NFWI Chair said; "The debates were hugely successful. Based on the numbers that attended the issue is clearly of great concern to the British public. We hope that the problems raised will be taken and addressed seriously by the relevant stakeholders. We believe that the recommendations put forward present positive actions for all those involved across the industry, and most importantly the need for farmers to work together."
NFU President Peter Kendall said: "The strength of public support for the WI Great Milk Debate showed just how much dairy farming matters to consumers in this country and why it is vital we retain critical mass in our dairy industry. It is important that the recommendations put forward by the people who took part in the debates are acted upon by all concerned – producers, processors, retailers and consumers – to ensure the industry has a strong and profitable future."
Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said; "As the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, I recognise the great importance of dairy farming to the UK. This report has a lot of ideas which come from communities that want to see the British dairy industry progress and succeed. They need to be acted upon by all sectors to ensure a strong future for dairying in the UK."
In 1995, there were over 28,000 dairy farms in England and Wales. By the end of 2006 there were 13,000. A recent survey conducted by the Milk Development Council of dairy farmers' intentions found that a further 16% of dairy farmers plan to leave within the next two years and that production could fall by as much as 900 million litres, or 7%.
 | Pictured from L-R – Mansel Raymond, Chairman of NFU Cymru’s Milk Board; Rhian Connick, Chief Executive of the WI in Wales, Marylyn Haines Evans, Chairman of the WI in Wales and Dai Davies, NFU Cymru President. |
The Great Milk Debate report details feedback from over 15,000 people who took part in 100 debates across England and Wales that brought dairy farmers, processors, retailers and consumers together to debate the future of the British dairy industry.
Fay Mansell, NFWI Chair said; "The debates were hugely successful. Based on the numbers that attended the issue is clearly of great concern to the British public. We hope that the problems raised will be taken and addressed seriously by the relevant stakeholders. We believe that the recommendations put forward present positive actions for all those involved across the industry, and most importantly the need for farmers to work together."
NFU President Peter Kendall said: "The strength of public support for the WI Great Milk Debate showed just how much dairy farming matters to consumers in this country and why it is vital we retain critical mass in our dairy industry. It is important that the recommendations put forward by the people who took part in the debates are acted upon by all concerned – producers, processors, retailers and consumers – to ensure the industry has a strong and profitable future."
Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said; "As the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, I recognise the great importance of dairy farming to the UK. This report has a lot of ideas which come from communities that want to see the British dairy industry progress and succeed. They need to be acted upon by all sectors to ensure a strong future for dairying in the UK."
In 1995, there were over 28,000 dairy farms in England and Wales. By the end of 2006 there were 13,000. A recent survey conducted by the Milk Development Council of dairy farmers' intentions found that a further 16% of dairy farmers plan to leave within the next two years and that production could fall by as much as 900 million litres, or 7%.
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