Tricky customers and suppliers - what rights do I have as a farmer?

The Unfair Trading Practices (UTP) Regulations were brought in by the EU, which protects farmers against unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships, writes solicitor Stephen Coppinger.

The Unfair Trading Practices (UTP) Regulations were brought in by the EU, which protects farmers against unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships, writes solicitor Stephen Coppinger.

Dear Stephen,

I run a farm and an agricultural contracting business and have been having some difficulties with some suppliers and buyers recently. What legal rights do I have from a consumer/business point of view?