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Dear levy payer,

We are running a series of Decisions4Dairy meetings across and . These are to support you with the tough questions and help assess the different business options available to you in these challenging times.

It can be difficult to take time away from the farm but with the help of specialist consultants and time to consider your business, this is an opportunity to test impacts of different scenarios. The emphasis is on practical financial management, dealing with cash flow challenges and business management, as well as production efficiency.

During the meeting we will cover:  If you are you getting the most from your milk contract  Ideas on managing costs - steps to take now without compromising the future  Any alternatives which might suit you and your family  Might exiting dairy be the right choice for you and what the options are?

The meeting is relevant to anyone involved in running a dairy business – large or small. Dairy Pro points are available for attending and, the cost of the meeting is covered through your levy. For more information or to register please contact me on 07773 234673 / [email protected]

I’m looking forward to see you at any of the meetings.

Kind regards,

Kate Mackenzie AHDB Dairy Knowledge Exchange Officer

When Where Speaker Wednesday 4 May 10:30 – 12:00 Westwood Golf Club, Newcastle Road, Leek ST13 7AA Ian Powell, The Dairy Group 13:00 – 14:30 The Huntsman, The Green, Cheadle ST10 1XS 18:00 – 19:30 Hem Heath pub, Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke on Trent ST4 8HP 20:30 – 22:00 The Old Swan, Crewe Rd, Madeley Heath, Crewe CW3 9LD Thursday 5 May 10:30 – 12:00 Grosvenor Centre, Gnosall, Stafford ST20 0EX Ian Powell, The Dairy Group 13:00 – 14:30 The Royal Oak, Wolverhampton Road, Rising Brook, Stafford ST17 9DH 18:00 – 19:30 George & Dragon, Meaford Rd, Stone ST15 0PX 20:30 – 22:00 Dog & Partridge, Church Ln, Marchington, ST14 8LJ Thursday 12 May 10:30 – 12:00 Chapel en le Frith Town Hall, 51 Market St, High Peak SK23 0HP Charles Skelton, Savills 13:00 – 14:30 Cheshire Cheese Inn, 39 High Street, Buxton SK17 6HA 18:00 – 19:30 Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1AH 20:30 – 22:00 Chesterfield Arms, 40 Newbold Road, Chesterfield S41 7PH Thursday 19 May 10:30 – 12:00 Belper Rugby Club, Rd, Belper DE56 1UU Charles Skelton, Savills 13:00 – 14:30 Greyhound Hotel, 38 Market Pl, Cromford DE4 3QE 18:00 – 19:30 The Royal Oak, Hurdlow SK17 9QJ 20:30 – 22:00 The Bluebell Inn, Buxton Road, Tissington DE6 1NH Wednesday 25 May 10:30 – 12:00 McMurtry & Harding vets, Clifton Rd, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2DH Charles Skelton, Savills 13:00 – 14:30 Scarsdale vets, Markeaton Lane DE22 4NH 18:00 – 19:30 The Beacon Hotel, 277 Rd, Burton-on-Trent DE13 0AJ 20:30 – 22:00 Coach and Horses, High Street, , Rugeley WS15 3BN