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Agreement for milk supplies
A new code of practice for dairy farmers and processing firms

Dairy UK has made an agreement with the National Farmers Union (NFU) and NFU Scotland (NFUS) for a code of practice on future contracts for milk supplies.

The code is voluntary, and is hoped to bring trust between milk producers and buyers following a series of protests and blockades from farmers against declining payments for milk.

Unions said the milk payment cuts could force hundreds of farmers out of business as the animal feed costs were rising at the same time. In the past year the price of cream has fallen globally by almost £800 per tonne, according to industry representatives.

If the deal fails to work ministers could bring in legislation.

Jim Begg, Dairy UK Director General, said: "This important initiative builds upon existing arrangements, which give farmers and processors security in business relationships, whilst adding additional safeguards that will assure farmers that their contracts are not putting them at a disadvantage in the marketplace."

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.