Farmers' share of retail milk and meat prices has crept up over the past 15 years, but making a decent profit remains a challenge.Livestock and dairy farmers have been paid more at the farmgate on average since 2008, but this has been matched by higher costs for feed, fuel, fertiliser and land.Retailers and processors have sacrificed some of their margins in the battle to tempt cash-strapped shoppers, and this tactic has intensified since Morrisons and Tesco announced discounting plans.
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