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Dairy farmer numbers drop as 190 more producers leave in last year

An estimated 190 farmers have left the dairy industry over the past year, with the majority deciding to exit during winter

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Dairy farmer numbers drop as 190 more producers leave in last year

Dairy producer numbers have continued to fall, alongside larger milk volumes, suggesting further consolidation in the sector. In AHDB's latest survey of milk buyers, it was estimated there were 7040 dairy...

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