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From the editor: Long-awaited dairy contract legislation keenly watched

This week from 草榴社区 Guardian's head of news and business Alex Black

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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From the editor: Long-awaited dairy contract legislation keenly watched

With the imbalance of power between farmers and retailers once again in focus this week, those who have been campaigning for dairy contract legislation had something to celebrate with news that it will...

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