Fewer dairy farmers exiting the industry despite ongoing challenges

Fewer dairy farmers are leaving the industry despite ongoing challenges, new data from AHDB has found.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Fewer dairy farmers exiting the industry despite ongoing challenges

Fewer dairy farmers are leaving the industry despite ongoing challenges, new data from AHDB has found. In April 2022, there were an estimated 7,880 dairy producers in GB, a reduction of 160 producers...

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