Farming matters: Owen Paterson - 'Free trade is a huge opportunity the UK must seize'

The Agriculture Bill returning to Parliament this week is an important step in the UK’s departure from the EU, setting out the route to a new, more tailored system of agricultural support, as well as providing the basis for UK farmers to embrace the latest technology.

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Farming matters: Owen Paterson - 'Free trade is a huge opportunity the UK must seize'

The Agriculture Bill returning to Parliament this week is an important step in the UK's departure from the EU, setting out the route to a new, more tailored system of agricultural support, as well as providing...

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