Farmgate Milk Prices Decline Amid Record Production Levels
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The UK's milk production reaches a new decade-high, impacting farmgate milk prices.
The UK's milk production has soared to 5.5 billion litres, marking a significant increase of 217 million litres (5.2%) compared to the previous year, and 4.1% higher than the five-year average, based on data from AHDB. This surge in production has led to a decline in farmgate milk prices, creating a challenging environment for dairy farmers.
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