The challenges of the past decade have left farmers battle-hardened, not battle-weary

There have been a lot of challenges for farmers over the past 10 years, but they have left us battle-hardened and ready to take on the world, not battle-weary and cowered, says NFU deputy president Guy Smith.

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The challenges of the past decade have left farmers battle-hardened, not battle-weary

There have been a lot of challenges for farmers over the past 10 years, but they have left us battle-hardened and ready to take on the world, not battle-weary and cowered, says NFU deputy president Guy...

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