From the editor: While politicians gear up for change, farming needs to keep reminding them of its vital role

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

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From the editor: While politicians gear up for change, farming needs to keep reminding them of its vital role

Lobbying plays a crucial role in UK democracy and can drive significant positive change. The news this week that school inspection body Ofsted will no longer be issuing its ‘one word' verdicts has been...

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