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Dairy farmers face financial strain over rising input costs

Some UK dairy farmers are questioning their futures in the industry as input costs soared in what continued to be a ‘two-tiered’ milk market.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Dairy farmers face financial strain over rising input costs

Some UK dairy farmers are questioning their futures in the industry as input costs soared in what continued to be a ‘two-tiered' milk market. Concerns about this year's silage quality and its potential...

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