Industry issues warning ahead of Budget 2020

Industry bodies have warned of the potential consequences of some of the proposed policies ahead of today’s Budget. Cedric Porter reports. 

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Industry issues warning ahead of Budget 2020

Industry bodies have warned of the potential consequences of some of the proposed policies ahead of today's Budget. Cedric Porter reports. Red diesel plan would increase farm fuel costs by 80 per cent...

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