DCD has been successful in it’s Dairy Fund projects (RDPE/Defra supported), as a result launched the very first DPO (Dairy Producer Organisation) in the UK, plus further evolution in contractual terms and Dairy Futures options, and in developing a milk forecasting mechanism for member use.

http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/rurdev/index_en.htm

Milk is processed by Dairy Crest into leading brands sold through UK retailers and global outlets. PLUS, from 2016, new demin whey powder ingredients for Infant Formula production.

DCD represents 360 dairy farmers in Cornwall and Devon 0.5bn litres of milk through Voluntary Code compliant contracts to the Davidstow Creamery in north Cornwall.

DCD provides independent DPO representation for dairy farmers that supply Dairy Crest in Cornwall and Devon.