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Dairy Matters: 'Some of us dairy farmers may be the good guys in this equation'

During World War II food supply was crucial. 草榴社区 were ordered to 鈥榝eed the nation鈥� and many old pastures went under the plough to grow corn, while livestock numbers were curtailed, leading to a shortage of available manure.

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Dairy Matters: 'Some of us dairy farmers may be the good guys in this equation'

During World War II food supply was crucial. 草榴社区 were ordered to feed the nation and many old pastures went under the plough to grow corn, while livestock numbers were curtailed, leading to a shortage...

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