Dairy farmers protest
Finally, dairy farmers launch a three day strike against the unfairness of bargain basement prices, paid by supermarkets.
Farmers receive just 18p per litre of milk, which is less than production costs. And less than that paid 10 years ago. What other sector in the workforce would work for such a pittance?
Maybe we should think of ways these farmers could circumvent the problems of the supermarket stronghold. If they could add value to this basic food and provide the public with an ethical product, the farmers may earn a decent income.
The ‘fair trade’ movement needs to look at events a little closer to home.
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