CFG warns commercial farming is being 'written out' of emerging agriculture policy

An agricultural think tank has warned commercial farming is being ‘written out’ of emerging post-Brexit policy, despite the fact that fewer than 10 per cent of farm businesses produce over half the UK’s agricultural output.

Abi Kay
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CFG warns commercial farming is being 'written out' of emerging agriculture policy

An agricultural think tank has warned commercial farming is being ‘written out' of emerging post-Brexit policy, despite the fact that fewer than 10 per cent of farm businesses produce over half the UK's...

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