Discussions will centre on the latest round of farm gate price cuts as well as fairness and transparency.
NFU dairy board chairman Rob Harrison said: “Retailers and processors ultimately have a responsibility to work with farmers to find more sustainable ways of doing business, to ensure the longer term survival of dairying in the UK. Rather than applying pressure on producers, they need to work with us. We know it’s a very competitive environment, but the NFU will highlight and expose where bad practice has taken place.”
Meanwhile, Farming minister George Eustice has appeared before the Efra Select Committee as part of their inquiry into the current milk price situation. Last week, Mr Harrision gave evidence to the committee and said that ruthless retail milk discounting is not sustainable, and ultimately will damage the sustainability of the UK dairy industry.