Dairy farmers' profits looking 'significantly brighter' for the year ahead

On average, profits are predicted to rise to £590/cow. That is according to the annual Milk Cost of Production report by Old Mill and the Farm Consultancy Group

Rachael Brown
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Dairy farmers' profits looking 'significantly brighter' for the year ahead

Dairy farmers' profits dropped more sharply than many expected in 2023/24, but rising milk prices mean the outlook is significantly brighter for the year ahead. Milk price That is according to the...

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