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Grass growth boosts September milk deliveries

A flush of grass growth in September after recent rainfall has helped boost production

Alex Black
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Grass growth boosts September milk deliveries

Milk deliveries for Great Britain in September were estimated to have totalled 970 million litres, up 0.8% compared to the same period in 2023, according to AHDB. Average daily deliveries were estimated...

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