12/07/2012
Charlotte Smith hears from dairy farmers preparing to throw away their milk in protest about cuts in the price of milk.
Charlotte Smith hears from dairy farmers threatening to throw away their milk in protest. Thousands of farmers met in Westminster yesterday, angry about cuts in the price of milk. Farming Minster Jim Paice MP announced more money to help farmers set up producer groups. And Andrew Opie from the British Retail Consortium tells Farming Today that although consumers say they care about farmers, when it comes to shopping, price always comes first.
Presenter: Charlotte Smith. Producer: Emma Weatherill.
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