NFU Scotland urges buyers to avoid 'knee-jerk' milk price cuts

Arla drops its October milk price by 1.75ppl

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Bruce Mackie, chair of NFU Scotland’s milk committee
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Bruce Mackie, chair of NFU Scotland’s milk committee

NFU Scotland has expressed deep concern following reports that many Scottish dairy farmers have received notifications of significant milk price reductions due to take effect in October. Arla...

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