VIDEO: Dairy fund of 2.7% off all farmer payments rejected

The Milk Bucket Challenge, highlighting the financial difficulties of dairy farmers, is catching on across the world.

The challenge has gained momentum in the UK with groups like Vale Farm Vets, in Cullompton, Devon, and with promotion by the Farming Community Network, a charity supporting UK farm families.

Irish co-ops have shot down an EU dairy rescue plan which would involve a deduction from EU payments to all farmers of as much as 2.7%.