What action to support dairy farmers is being taken by (a) it and (b) its agencies.

The Scottish Government recognises the difficulties faced by dairy farmers during the current period of global market volatility, which impacts on the domestic dairy sector. All parts of the dairy supply-chain, including processors, retailers and the food service sector must play their part to ensure there continues to be a market for high-quality, locally-sourced dairy products and we have encouraged them to do so. The Dairy Action Plan which was launched in March 2015 aims to improve the resilience of the sector and provide the right platform to ensure the entire industry can thrive in the context of volatile market prices. Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Development International are working with the Scottish Government and individual dairy enterprises on a range of project-specific actions.