Farm gate dairy prices a cause of growing concern
Carla Lockhart MP • October 12, 2023
DUP EFRA Spokesperson Carla Lockhart has said the situation facing Northern Ireland’s dairy farmers remains bleak, and has said it is time for all actors within the supply chain to consider what can be done to assist the industry through this turbulent time.
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