UK milk volumes rising fast to peak

For the past five years UK peak milk day has come between the May 5 and May 12

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UK milk volumes rising fast to peak

This year the peak looks as if it is going to be a huge one too. A new record high has been set for the UK practically every day this year, thanks in part to Northern Ireland's phenomenal milk production...

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