Chris Packham under fire after telling young people to ditch milk from their diets

"It is quite scary when we have one viewpoint being pushed which could hurt so many farm businesses"

Chris Brayford
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"I think any farmer would push to promote a healthy and, equally importantly, a balanced diet."
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"I think any farmer would push to promote a healthy and, equally importantly, a balanced diet."

Wildlife campaigner Chris Packham has been criticised for telling young people to ditch milk to 'improve' their health. The conservationist had criticised AHDB's 'Milk Every Moment' campaign, in collaboration...

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