General Election blog: Lib Dem leader Ed Davey promises £1bn boost for farming and says 'farmers deserve better'

In a blog for Farmers Guardian, leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey says the party will provide financial support to farmers

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General Election blog: Lib Dem leader Ed Davey promises £1bn boost for farming and says 'farmers deserve better'

British farmers are the best in the business yet every year we're expecting them to do even more. From reducing flooding to reversing the decline in our biodiversity and tackling climate change, all while...

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