Green concerns lose out to price in consumer battle

Farmers are facing ‘less scrutiny’ as cost pressures see consumers ditch eco-credentials in favour of lower prices, new research has suggested.

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Green concerns lose out to price in consumer battle

Farmers are facing less scrutiny as cost pressures see consumers ditch eco-credentials in favour of lower prices, new research has suggested. The findings, presented at agricultural levy board AHDBs...

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