Emma Mosey: How farm shops and farmers' markets can mitigate the challenges of the Budget

Farm Retail Association chair Emma Mosey, who owns Yolk Farm in York alongside her husband Ben, gives some first-hand advice on how to 'weather the storm' following the Autumn Budget

Chris Brayford
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Emma Mosey, Farm Retail Association chair, said: "Building strong customer relationships has never been more important than in the wake of this Budget."
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Emma Mosey, Farm Retail Association chair, said: "Building strong customer relationships has never been more important than in the wake of this Budget."

The Autumn Budget sparked shock waves across the farming industry and has left concern, criticism and many challenges in its wake for British farmers. But I hope the following advice can help farm...

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