Shoppers urged not to panic buy dairy products amid reports of milk dumping

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has urged shoppers not to panic buy dairy products, following reports of farmers having to dump their milk due to HGV lorry driver shortages.

Abi Kay
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Shoppers urged not to panic buy dairy products amid reports of milk dumping

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has urged shoppers not to panic buy dairy products, following reports of farmers having to dump their milk due to HGV lorry driver shortages. The...

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