Farm leaders 'ignore' double dairy crisis

Many non-aligned dairy farmers are facing a two-pronged crisis of low milk prices and rising costs, which is largely being ignored by farming leaders.

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Farm leaders 'ignore' double dairy crisis

Many non-aligned dairy farmers are facing a two-pronged crisis of low milk prices and rising costs, which is largely being ignored by farming leaders. Midlands producer Alan Smith, who represents Freshways...

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