Farmers urged to speak up for a more effective dairy supply chain

With the long-awaited launch of Government’s dairy contracts consultation, Hannah Binns explores industry’s aspirations for reforms and measures dairy processors would like to see to achieve a level playing field.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 3 min read
Farmers urged to speak up for a more effective dairy supply chain

With the long-awaited launch of Government's dairy contracts consultation, Hannah Binns explores industry's aspirations for reforms and measures dairy processors would like to see to achieve a level playing...

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