Time is running out for Government to get behind farming, warns NFU

NFU president Minette Batters issued a strongly worded message to policymakers warning them that the ‘clock is ticking’ for Government to get behind British farmers and growers.

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Time is running out for Government to get behind farming, warns NFU

NFU president Minette Batters has issued a strongly worded message to policymakers warning them that the clock is ticking for Government to get behind British farmers and growers. Delivering the opening...

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