Farming Matters: George Parkinson - "Housebuilding – a permanent loss of food production"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Farmer and former lecturer at Myerscough College - George Parkinson

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Farming Matters: George Parkinson - "Housebuilding – a permanent loss of food production"

Agricultural land is one of the most valuable natural assets in the UK. The demand is high because it has the potential for multiple uses other than agricultural production. Every year valuable agricultural...

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