First Milk to appoint Mike Smith as new farmer director

First Milk has announced today (May 28) Mr Smith will succeed Jim Baird as a new farmer director.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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First Milk to appoint Mike Smith as new farmer director

First Milk has announced today (May 28) Mr Smith will succeed Jim Baird as a new farmer director. A First Milk farmer from Pembrokeshire, Wales, Mr Smith has represented members since 2011, first as...

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