'Where science tells us badger culls are necessary we will continue' Mark Spencer tells NFU Conference

Badger culling has to be part of the strategy to combat bovine TB, Farming Minister Mark Spencer told the NFU Conference.

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'Where science tells us badger culls are necessary we will continue' Mark Spencer tells NFU Conference

Badger culling has to be part of the strategy to combat bovine TB, Farming Minister Mark Spencer told the NFU Conference. Asked by York dairy farmer Paul Tompkins if the Government will commit to using...

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