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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Marissa Davison

Why this UK dairy farm swapped milk production for cow cuddling

A dairy farm in England's northeast decided to stop milking its cows and instead charge visitors to cuddle them, a unique pivot driven by years of devastating floods and low food prices.

Dumble Farm, established as a dairy operation in the 1970s, faced insurmountable challenges in recent years.

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