Dairy farming has formed a vital part of agriculture for thousands of years, but as milk prices remain volatile and dairy farmers look to more profitable enterprises, the industry faces an increasingly uncertain future. What could be the resolution?
The dairy sector is important to the South West of England – image courtesy of Depositphotos. I grew up on a dairy farm in Somerset that no longer produces milk. My dad was a third generation farmer and worked until profits became so “minimal, even negative” it made sense to sell…
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