Government accused of having 'deliberate agenda' to undermine family farms

The Governments appetite for trade deals, coupled with the impact of policy changes, suggests a deliberate agenda to undermine family farms and displace UK food production, FUW president Glyn Roberts has said.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Government accused of having 'deliberate agenda' to undermine family farms
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The Governments appetite for trade deals, coupled with the impact of policy changes, suggests a deliberate agenda to undermine family farms and displace UK food production, FUW president Glyn Roberts has...

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