How to cope with protein products shortfall predicted for coming months
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SUBSCRIBEFarmers are finding themselves in a precarious position of not being able to do as they have always done, and call up their local merchant to order a protein source to balance the diets for their stock.
In many cases, farms can still get high protein blends but at an increased cost.
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