Dairy APPG launches new inquiry on skills
The Dairy All-Party Parliamentary Group has announced a new inquiry on skills and labour in the dairy industry.
The inquiry will focus on three chapters, namely, skills in the dairy industry; the government’s role and actions; and Brexit challenges and opportunities for the dairy workforce.
Simon Hoare, chair of the dairy APPG, says, “The UK dairy industry provides a myriad of jobs from farm to fridge across the country. From farming to processing and manufacturing, from research to marketing and much more, there is something in the dairy sector for everyone.
“As the UK gets ready to write a new chapter of its history, we must help the dairy industry strengthen its position as an attractive industry, with opportunities for all to build a successful and rewarding career. Therefore, the Dairy APPG is keen to hear from dairy experts to get a better understanding of how it can support the sector going forward.”
Written subsmissions should be sent to the Dairy APPG at [email protected] by Friday 23 December 2016. Oral evidence sessions will be held in the new year.
Earlier this year, the Dairy APPG joined in the outcry against the revised Eatwell Guide published by Public Health England, stressing the new guidelines were “at odds” with the group’s recommendations.
The APPG is asking for evidence on the following topics:
Skills in the dairy industry
- Skills and opportunities in dairy farming
- Skills and opportunities in dairy processing
- How to promote dairy careers
- Training & skills development programmes
Government role
- Role of the UK Government in supporting education and skills development in the dairy industry
Brexit challenges & opportunities
- Migrant labour in dairy farming
- Migrant labour in processing
- Access to European workforce throughout the supply chain
- Education exports (incoming foreign students + outgoing UK students)
Going further
- Education: focus on consumers & the media
Case studies / profiles
- Dairy farmer, food scientist, vet, processing technician, etc.
