Dairy farmers forced to pour gallons of milk down drain as coronavirus cripples industry

Dairy farmers across the UK have reported dumping thousands of gallons of milk as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic hit the dairy industry.

There is concern that some dairy farms may go out of a business, which could result in a milk shortage when demand returns after the pandemic.

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