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Farmers receiving less than a penny of retail profits

Industry leaders are calling for action after a new report revealed UK farmers are left with less than a penny of the profit of the food they produce.

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Farmers receiving less than a penny of retail profits

Industry leaders are calling for action after a new report revealed UK farmers are left with less than a penny of the profit of the food they produce. The report Unpicking Food Prices:Where does your...

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