Large Ukrainian dairy farm battles to survive

One of Ukraine's biggest dairy farms, situated just 60km from the war front line is battling a number of daily challenges to survive

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Large Ukrainian dairy farm battles to survive

Under constant shelling, the staff at Promin Agricultural LLC dairy farm fight power shortages, lack of labour and logistical challenges to keep the farm operating. The farm, located in the Mykolaiv...

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