Potter's view: 'I question whether we really want legislation again'

This month, Ian Potter asks whether milk contract legislation will actually be bad for the industry and questions the response of some industry organisations.

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Potter's view: 'I question whether we really want legislation again'

This month, Ian Potter asks whether milk contract legislation will actually be bad for the industry and questions the response of some industry organisations. Dairy farmers are currently being encouraged...

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