Higher input costs trump rising farmgate milk prices

Tighter supplies and good demand have supported dairy markets across the world. Cedric Porter takes a look at whether farmers are seeing the benefit as input costs soar

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Higher input costs trump rising farmgate milk prices

"There is little possibility of input costs coming down significantly over the coming months so the pressure on production is likely to continue," she added. Higher input prices, plus logistics and...

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