Kevin to join new DairyCo board
Last updated 09:37, Friday, 25 July 2008
A Cumbrian farmer has been chosen to sit on the DairyCo board, which replaced the Milk Development Council.
Kevin Beaty, of Hill Top Farm, Ivegill, will represent the north of England as one of eight members.
The board meets 10 times a year to discuss the various issues facing dairy farmers and to decide on strategy.
Members have been selected to ensure every region is fairly represented.
Mr Beaty said: “I became a member of the DairyCo board primarily because I wanted to influence how the levy could be spent in a more farmer-led way and to be a part of the decision making process, making a difference to British dairy farmers.
“So far it’s been an eye-opening experience – I didn’t realise just how much good work and research is done behind the scenes using the farmers’ levy.”
Farmers wishing to contact Mr Beaty on any dairy farming issue can call 07775 993212 or email kevin@thecumberlanddairy.co.uk.
Nick Utting has joined the country’s agricultural elite as a fellow of the Royal Agricultural Society.
The honour recognises the north Cumbria NFU group secretary’s 30 years of work with the area’s farming community.
