Farming Matters: Neil Farmer - 'Using auction marts is the best way to boost profits post-Brexit'

Many farmers voted to leave the EU despite the fact that leaving putting the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) at risk. As we all know, the top up from the BPS is the difference between profit and loss on many farms.

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Farming Matters: Neil Farmer - 'Using auction marts is the best way to boost profits post-Brexit'

Many farmers voted to leave the EU despite the fact that leaving putting the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) at risk. As we all know, the top up from the BPS is the difference between profit and loss on many...

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