Dairy Talk: Gemma Smale-Rowland - 'While the mornings are cold the strong spring sun is trying to break though, and all of this signals that spring is right around the corner'

I recently attended the NFU 2023 Conference in Birmingham. I went feeling slightly nervous and apprehensive about what was going to be said about the industry’s future. But I know the organisation will work its hardest to the ensure the industry has the best chance for a strong and positive future.

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Dairy Talk: Gemma Smale-Rowland - 'While the mornings are cold the strong spring sun is trying to break though, and all of this signals that spring is right around the corner'

I recently attended the NFU 2023 Conference in Birmingham. I went feeling slightly nervous and apprehensive about what was going to be said about the industrys future. But I know the organisation will...

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