Other supermarket giants must follow Tesco’s lead on Milk Deal says Nicholson
UUP MEP Jim Nicholson has initially welcomed the decision by Tescos to pay more for milk and has urged other supermarkets to do the same.
Speaking from Brussels Mr Nicholson said,
“For a long time there has been an undeniable need for the producer to receive a fairer reward for his produce. However, tescos move to pay more for milk must go beyond the dairy industry. What we must see now is fairer rewards paid to producers in all sectors of the agri food industry.
“We also must realise that it will be a long time before dairy farmers actually receive the extra cash for their produce in their pockets.
“I just hope that this move is not too little too late for many farmers. Government, consumers and retailers must understand that the agricultural industry and the rural economy face severe change in the next 10 years, which cant be resolved my meaningless programmes or gestures that are only designed to place a band – aid on a massive wound.”