The dairy supply chain forum, now chaired by my noble Friend Lord Rooker, meets on a quarterly basis. Recent discussions have covered: the environmental challenges facing the dairy sector; barriers to innovation; the National Farmers’ Union’s paper, “A Vision for the Dairy Industry”; the Milk Development Council’s paper, “Raw milk contracts and relationships—the need for change”; and animal health and welfare initiatives.
Notes of the meetings are available at: http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodrin/milk/supplychainforum/dscfworkofforum.htm