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Dairy Matters: "Staying informed about market trends is now essential practice for all UK dairy farmers"

NFU board chair Paul Tompkins answers some of the questions that have emerged following recent milk price cut announcements

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Q - Why have we have seen a downward shift in milk prices recently? "After a relatively stable period, for most, some dairy producers are once again facing into steep price cuts as processors announce...

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