Farmers do not deserve to be the coronavirus scapegoats

As the coronavirus lockdown became an imminent reality, it was no surprise that milk and eggs were among the basics that many families rushed to buy, says NFU president Minette Batters.

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Farmers do not deserve to be the coronavirus scapegoats

The very safety and availability of these products is down to farmers' commitment to rigorous animal health and welfare standards, which makes the claim that modern farming practices are to blame for the...

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