Farming Matters – Charlotte Gore: "It is the character of the farmer that really counts"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Charlotte Gore, agribusiness director at Newton LDP, land and rural consultancy, discusses focusing on optimising performance during tough times

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From extreme weather patterns and rising input costs to low commodity prices and unfavourable changes in taxation and policy, farmers are under increasing pressure to deliver more with less. Many of...

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