Medina producers now facing 5ppl drop due to 'rapid deterioration' of UK milk industry

A total reduction of 5ppl will see farmers supplying Medina Dairy receive 20.75ppl on all litres effective from May 1 in addition to delayed payments until May 4, rather than April 27 as previously stated.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 1 min read
Medina producers now facing 5ppl drop due to 'rapid deterioration' of UK milk industry

A total reduction of 5ppl will see farmers supplying Medina Dairy receive 20.75ppl on all litres effective from May 1 in addition to delayed payments until May 4, rather than April 27 as previously stated....

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