From the editor: Farmers want to get on and farm

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Katie Jones
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From the editor: Farmers want to get on and farm

British agriculture today presents a tale of two halves, but yet one defined ultimately by determination. On the one hand we have reason for a great deal of positive sentiment. Take this week's Farmers...

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