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flag UK dairy farmers dump milk as prices fall below production costs, threatening rural economies and food security.

flag UK dairy farmers, including Cumbria Farms, are dumping milk as farmgate prices collapse, with production costs averaging 45p per litre—often exceeding what they’re paid. flag Despite strict regulations and a 1,400-farm decline in five years, farmers have little bargaining power against large processors and retailers who import cheaper, lower-standard milk. flag The industry faces a trade deficit and growing threats to rural economies and food security, as consumers remain unaware of the true cost behind low milk prices.

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