Wet spring helps to stabilise dairy markets

Farmers and growers are getting increasingly frustrated and concerned over the wet spring, which is on track to be one of the wettest in living memory, and if the situation does not change for the better soon, the inflationary repercussions will surely be felt later this year

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Wet spring helps to stabilise dairy markets

On the flip side, and on a more positive note, the poor weather has helped demand to remain steady while helping to keep a check on seasonal milk production. With the number of milk price increases...

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