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Dairy Matters: 'Some of us dairy farmers may be the good guys in this equation'

During World War II food supply was crucial. Farmers were ordered to ‘feed the nation’ and many old pastures went under the plough to grow corn, while livestock numbers were curtailed, leading to a shortage of available manure.

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Dairy Matters: 'Some of us dairy farmers may be the good guys in this equation'

During World War II food supply was crucial. Farmers were ordered to feed the nation and many old pastures went under the plough to grow corn, while livestock numbers were curtailed, leading to a shortage...

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