One of the largest milk suppliers overseas is trying to patch things up with its dairy farmers. Among other things, Dairy Crest vows to terminate year-long contracts if farmers are not happy with prices. However, some believe the only thing farmers need is a reversal in price cut—right now milk is worth less than it costs to produce.

One of Britain's largest milk suppliers is relaxing rules that tie crisis-hit farmers into lengthy 12 month contracts.

Dairy Crest, which supplies around 15% of British milk production, said farmers will be able to move their milk supply with three months' notice if they are unhappy with price changes, instead of the 12 months currently.

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