We can't rely on the Government to deliver for agriculture - farmers must step up

We cannot rely on this Government to deliver for UK agriculture – farmers must step up and get involved if we’re to secure a decent future, says Oliver Dowding, arable farmer and agricultural spokesman for the Green Party in the south west.

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We can't rely on the Government to deliver for agriculture - farmers must step up

We cannot rely on this Government to deliver for UK agriculture - farmers must step up and get involved if we're to secure a decent future, says Oliver Dowding, arable farmer and agricultural spokesman...

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