CALL FOR FAIR DEAL FOR DAIRY FARMERS.

CALL FOR FAIR DEAL FOR DAIRY FARMERS.

SNP Members of the Scottish Parliament today met with dairy farmers, who were at the Parliament lobbying for a fair price for their product. The National Farmers Union in Scotland have reported that the amount paid to producers has fallen by 20% since just the start of the year.

Commenting after meeting with the protesters, MSP Maureen Watt, who is also convenor of the Rural Affairs Committee said:

“It is important, especially during this economic downturn, that we support our farming industry.

“Sadly the dairy industry has been in decline for a number of years now and in order to retain this industry, action is needed sooner rather than later.

“Scotland is now importing the majority of it’s dairy products, when it the past we relied more heavily on our home production. Projections have shown that this is only going to get worse In years to come if nothing is done.

“We’ve got what it takes to boost the industry, and if the UK Government listens to the calls of the farmers today, we can ensure a prosperous industry for years to come.”