Half of UK farmers plan diversification schemes to 'spread risk' ahead of funding changes

Almost half of UK farmers (48 per cent) are planning to set up or expand diversification schemes following the UK’s biggest shake-up in funding for decades, according to new research by NFU Mutual.

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Half of UK farmers plan diversification schemes to 'spread risk' ahead of funding changes

Almost half of UK farmers (48 per cent) are planning to set up or expand diversification schemes following the UK's biggest shake-up in funding for decades, according to new research by NFU Mutual...

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