Farmers discouraging children from staying in agriculture

Farmers are no longer encouraging their children to follow in their footsteps as they do not want them to suffer the same pressures they are currently facing, MPs have been told.

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Farmers discouraging children from staying in agriculture

Farmers are no longer encouraging their children to follow in their footsteps as they do not want them to suffer the same pressures they are currently facing, MPs have been told. Giving evidence to...

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