Milk prices tumble as Parkham Dairies confirms 8ppl cut and Freshways drops 6ppl

The bull run in milk prices has come to an abrupt end as oversupply in the UK and elsewhere bites.

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Milk prices tumble as Parkham Dairies confirms 8ppl cut and Freshways drops 6ppl

Milk prices were starting to ease last month, but now they are falling dramatically. Devon-based Parkham Dairies has confirmed an 8ppl drop in prices. It was not prepared to comment on the reasons, but...

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