Dairy contracts legislation is 'impotent' says market analyst

The Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 are ‘impotent’ said market analyst Chris Walkland, speaking at this week’s Semex International Dairy Conference in Glasgow

Katie Jones
Editor, Farmers Guardian and Dairy Farmer
clock • 2 min read
Chris Walkland speaking at the Semex International Dairy conference
Image:

Chris Walkland speaking at the Semex International Dairy conference

Mr Walkland said the new legislation, which came into force for all new contracts from July last year, was ‘supposed to give farmers greater power' but he had been disappointed to recently discover that...

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

Opinion: Milk price rollercoaster must be tamed
Dairy

Opinion: Milk price rollercoaster must be tamed

Farmers Guardian deputy editor Alex Black discusses the ups and downs of the dairy market

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 11 September 2026 • 2 min read
UK Dairy Day Jersey judge looks for balance and breed character
Dairy

UK Dairy Day Jersey judge looks for balance and breed character

Phil Arrell will make his national judging debut when he takes charge of the Jersey classes at this year's UK Dairy Day. Wendy Short spoke to him ahead of his assignment

Wendy Short
clock 11 September 2026 • 6 min read
Why hoof trimming technique in pre-calving dairy heifers matters
Dairy

Why hoof trimming technique in pre-calving dairy heifers matters

Study shows preventative hoof trimming in housed dairy heifers can help to reduce the severity of claw horn lesions in first lactation

Katie Fallon
Katie Fallon
clock 10 September 2026 • 5 min read