The open access operator has remained tight-lipped over what may have caused the driver to suddenly apply the brake, but stressed that safety was its priority.

The same farm, share milked, would normally have a lower level of fixed costs, particularly labour and machinery, and possibly a slightly higher gross income to give a net income of £2,000 a year for the share milker, and rather less for the owner, this depending on interest charges and the amount spent on repairs and maintenance.

His front legs doubled under him, and he lay down, his nose in his own water, biting the phlegmish froth and dust around his mouth and gaping like a stuffed animal in a taxidermist's window.

His material is in order for the presentation.