UK farmgate milk prices lag global increases

Global dairy prices are increasing, but that has yet to filter through to higher UK farmgate prices.

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UK farmgate milk prices lag global increases

Global dairy prices are increasing, but that has yet to filter through to higher UK farmgate prices. The latest Global Dairy Trade Index auction price was US$3,434 (£2,637) achieved on January 21, which...

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