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Dairy Farming

Asked by Dave RobertsonLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 5 February 2026UIN 907669

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support the dairy industry.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

I recognise the current sharp falls in milk prices is extremely challenging for dairy farmers.

The Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 now apply to all contracts, ensuring greater transparency and the resilient dairy supply chain we need for our national food security.

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