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Former dairy board chair Michael Oakes recognised for outstanding contribution to British farming with MBE

"Michael was a key driving force behind a number of high-profile issues, none more so than helping to get legislation laid in Parliament to ensure fair and transparent contracts for all UK dairy farmers"

Chris Brayford

02 January 2025 鈥� 1 min read

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Former NFU dairy board chair Michael Oakes has been awarded an MBE for his services to dairy farming.

A dairy farmer from Birmingham has joined former England manager Gareth Southgate, Olympic gold medal winner Keely Hodgkinson and comedy legend Stephen Fry to be recognised in the 2025 New Year's Honours...

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Former dairy board chair Michael Oakes recognised for outstanding contribution to British farming with MBE

"Michael was a key driving force behind a number of high-profile issues, none more so than helping to get legislation laid in Parliament to ensure fair and transparent contracts for all UK dairy farmers"

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