NFU warns land taken out of production to build HS2 harms farm businesses

NFU president Minette Batters has urged the Government to think responsibly about the impact land taken out of food production can have on farm businesses, following the prime minister’s confirmation HS2 will be built.

12 February 2020 • 2 min read

NFU warns land taken out of production to build HS2 harms farm businesses

NFU president Minette Batters has urged the Government to think responsibly about the impact land taken out of food production can have on farm businesses, following the prime minister's confirmation HS2...

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