Dairy Crest is closing five processing plants across the UK, with the total loss of around 800 jobs.

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If a natural gas producer can enter five-year-forward contracts, why can't a dairy farmer smooth out his cash flow by linking feed and milk prices?

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That's because there are only five Stilton producers, and their products are easy to track, says Janice Breedon, the dairy's marketing manager.

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