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Defra Minister's proposed changes to milk regulations raises concerns among farming unions

NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon said: "Any changes to this area of the hard-won milk contract legislation have the potential undermine a crucial cornerstone of the regulations around pricing and exclusivity and act against the best interests of dairy farmers"

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Defra Minister's proposed changes to milk regulations raises concerns among farming unions

The Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner sent out a letter to key stakeholders across the dairy sector last week Friday (October 4) outlining a proposed amendment to the new Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk)...

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