Farmers in Wales report bullying behavior from supermarkets, including delayed payments and being dropped unexpectedly by retailers. MP David Chadwick highlighted this mistreatment in Parliament, urging enhancement of the Groceries Code Adjudicator's powers. He noted supermarkets benefitted from significant profits while failing to pass fair prices back to producers, risking the UK's food security. Farmers expressed ongoing challenges with these practices, underscoring the need for urgent regulatory reforms to protect the supply chain and maintain sustainable agricultural practices.
David Chadwick emphasized the ongoing mistreatment faced by farmers from supermarkets, urging that the Groceries Code Adjudicator needs to evolve to support fair relationships.
He warned that the UK’s food security is at risk due to supermarket practices pushing farmers out of business, leading to a reliance on imports.
Chadwick also pointed out the disparity where supermarkets profited greatly while producers struggled, indicating a need for regulatory reforms to ensure fairness.
Haydn Evans highlighted the challenge farmers face with supermarkets, sharing experiences of being dropped by retailers that sourced products cheaper after price increases.
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