Government stumps up long awaited dairy hardship fund

Following mounting industry pressure for Government intervention, a new fund has been announced to support English dairy farmers through the market turmoil caused by Covid-19.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 1 min read
Government stumps up long awaited dairy hardship fund

Following mounting industry pressure for Government intervention, a new fund has been announced to support English dairy farmers through the market turmoil caused by Covid-19. Eligible dairy farmers...

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