Defra needs to 'get its act together' to help our farmers thrive

The East of England farming conference returned to the East of England Showground in Peterborough last week. Jonathan Wheeler reports on the highlights.

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Defra needs to 'get its act together' to help our farmers thrive

The East of England farming conference returned to the East of England Showground in Peterborough last week. Jonathan Wheeler reports on the highlights. Defra needs to ‘get its act together’ if farmers...

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