Farming matters: Phil Latham - "Government sees food security as a fantasy spectre"

There are times when you wonder what you are doing it all for

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Dairy farmer and equestrian centre owner, Cheshire
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Dairy farmer and equestrian centre owner, Cheshire

I guess that is natural in any business, but I think there is currently increased pressure because we appear to be in a muddle of conflicting policies and additional challenges posed by the weather...

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