Livestock 2012 will see launch of new dairy code
The Livestock 2012 event, which is taking place next month, is expected to see the voluntary code of practice on dairy contract being launched in the Farming Ministers key note speech.
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF), who have organised the event, say Jim Paice will address visitors on the first day of Livestock 2012 at Birmingham’s NEC on September 4th and 5th.
Mr Paice will tour the event, providing farmers with the opportunity to discuss the code's implications and his take on other industry issues, including the future for producer organisations as an option.
David Cotton, RABDF chairman, said: “With 98 per cent of exhibitors selling dairy products and services, dairying will remain a key focus at Livestock 2012, the first UK specialist business event to embrace all species - dairy, beef sheep, goats, pigs and poultry - and is scheduled to attract well over 16,000 visitors.
“And for dairy farmers in particular, the event will offer them the chance to meet not only with processors and their respective farmer representatives to discuss the forthcoming season’s milk prices, but equally important, the time to catch up with the nutrition companies to discuss winter feed options.”
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