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05/10/2014

Rural news. Rachael Garside examines the impact that a dramatic fall in milk prices has had on the Welsh dairy industry.

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Mon 6 Oct 2014 05:30
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  • Sun 5 Oct 2014 07:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
  • Mon 6 Oct 2014 05:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales

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