NFU Cymru Dairy Board Chairman, Abi Reader, said: “We welcome the news that Welsh Government have opened for applications under the Dairy Recovery Fund, which will provide some welcome support for those farmers who have been badly hit by the market impacts of Covid19.
“We still have concerns about the scope of this scheme and the way Welsh Government have chosen to calculate eligibility which has been calculated by using milk price pence per litre drop only, instead of lost income. The effect of this is that many dairy farmers who reduced production directly due to the Covid-19 crisis could now lose out on much needed support.
“We are urging those farmers who may be affected by this narrow eligibility criteria to still submit their applications, so that Welsh Government is aware of the extent of the problem and the numbers involved and we will continue to highlight our concerns to Welsh Government and press for a review of the scope of the scheme as soon as possible
“If members are in any doubt or require any help please do speak with your local office.”