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Not raising milk prices would be 'travesty' for Manx dairy farmers

Third price rise in nine months set for New Year's Day

Not raising milk prices on the Isle of Man would be a ‘travesty’ for Manx farmers.

That’s the view of the environment, food and agriculture minister who says they have to go up in the same way other products have increased.

Tynwald will be asked to approve a new Milk Prices Order next month which would see a pint of milk increase by 5 pence to 85 pence.

It’s the third price rise in nine months - you can find out more HERE.

Clare Barber told Manx Radio says she can’t rule out further hikes in future:

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