Q&A with Rory Christie: milk markets and collaboration

Rory Christie, dairy farmer and chair of the Association of Dairy Producer Organisations (ADPO) on what needs to happen as we approach the spring flush

Katie Jones
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Q&A with Rory Christie: milk markets and collaboration

Q: Where does the market stand right now? A: "There are signs the market may be reaching the bottom, but it remains difficult to predict what the next few months will bring. The picture will become...

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