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Failure of farmgate prices to meet production costs remains biggest challenge for dairy farmers

But it is not all doom and gloom as report reveals increase in herd size, improved animal health and milk yields

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock 鈥� 3 min read
The latest Dairy Costings Focus Report said increased herd size and improved animal health were positives for the sector
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The latest Dairy Costings Focus Report said increased herd size and improved animal health were positives for the sector

Volatilie milk markets and the failure of prices to cover the cost of production remain the biggest challenges facing UK dairy farmers, according to a new study. The latest Dairy Costings Focus Report...

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