View from the rostrum: Andrew Clements - Strong barren cow trade

Andrew Clements on dispersals and dairy

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Andrew Clements.

Across the south of England, the first quarter of 2024 started very quiet on the dispersal sale front. However, even with a mediocre milk price, the good barren cow trade and lack of supply resulted...

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