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Farming minister to be quizzed by MPs over dairy prices

The farming minister will be quizzed on the dairy industry by MPs later this afternoon. George Eustice is being brought before the Agricultural Select Committee where he'll be cross-examined on milk prices.

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Morrisons announce 'Milk for Farmer's Cheese'

Morrisons have announced their new brand of cheese - after a twenty four hour protest of one of their distribution centres Credit: PA

Morrisons say their new brand of cheese - with more money going to the farmers - will be available from the beginning of October.

"Milk for Farmer's cheese and milk lines", comes after meetings between Farmers for Action and the supermarket following blockades of their distribution centre in Bridgwater.

Morrison's say they're also looking into how they could develop a winter support fund for dairy farmers - another meeting on Friday will determine whether this is possible.

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