Former NFU dairy board chair urges greater cooperation in the sector

Outgoing NFU dairy board chair, Michael Oakes said: "They [the processors and retailers] need us and we need them. While we will not agree all the time, by any means, I think actually working together means we are so much stronger"

Rachael Brown
clock • 2 min read
Former NFU dairy board chair urges greater cooperation in the sector

Outgoing NFU dairy board chair Michael Oakes has warned farmers and processors must not revert to an ‘us and them' attitude, but should instead focus on ‘building relationships' which benefit the dairy...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Dairy

Cornish herd clinches 2026 NMR RADBF Gold Cup
Dairy

Cornish herd clinches 2026 NMR RADBF Gold Cup

A Cornish family-run dairy business near Truro has been named the winner of the prestigious 2025 NMR RABDF Gold Cup, recognising outstanding performance, herd health and long-term sustainability.

Ellie Layton
clock 06 February 2026 • 3 min read
How long-term investment has fuelled expansion at a Lancashire dairy farm
Dairy

How long-term investment has fuelled expansion at a Lancashire dairy farm

An open mind to investment and expansion have seen the White family grow their thriving 500-cow dairy operation

Katie Fallon
clock 04 February 2026 • 6 min read
Raw milk vending machine boosts farm profitability in Wales
Dairy

Raw milk vending machine boosts farm profitability in Wales

A consistently poor milk price was the catalyst for the launch of direct raw milk sales on the Granville's Mid Glamorgan unit

Wendy Short
clock 02 February 2026 • 6 min read