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Milk spring peak hits record high

The spring flush this season has been supported by favourable weather and dairy economics, according to AHDB

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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Milk spring peak hits record high

Milk deliveries peaked at 39.02 million litres on May 4, the highest volume on record, with favourable weather helping boost milk volumes, according to analysis from AHDB. The rolling average appeared...

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