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Following a Board election, Robert Shearlaw has been appointed vice-chairman of First Milk for a three-year term which commenced on 1st June.

"This person will actively champion our vision and objectives throughout the supply chain. While there will clearly be a member-facing element to this role, we have also had requests from our retailer customers for senior farmer input to help them understand the dairy industry and play a role in developing stronger relationships.

“I congratulate Robert on his appointment and wish him well in this new role.”

Robert has been a First Milk director since April 2003. He runs a 400-acre mixed farm in South Ayrshire with 180 cows producing 1.5 million litres per year, as well as other livestock and cereals. He is First Milk’s Local Representative for South Ayrshire and was previously convenor of NFU Scotland’s Milk Committee.