NFU president says expected dairy hardship payment has not come 'quick enough'

NFU president Minette Batters says a dairy hardship payment expected to be announced by Government this week has not come quick enough for farmers battling ‘market collapse’.

Abi Kay
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NFU president says expected dairy hardship payment has not come 'quick enough'

NFU president Minette Batters says a dairy hardship payment expected to be announced by Government this week has not come quick enough for farmers battling ‘market collapse'. The closure of food service...

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