Now we've stopped trying to stop Brexit, farmers must make the most of leaving

For years, the arguments around Brexit have been focused on ‘in or out’. Now, with our departure just days away, it’s time to think about how we can make the most of leaving, says Matt Legge, a sheep, beef and pig farmer from the Isle of Wight.

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Now we've stopped trying to stop Brexit, farmers must make the most of leaving

For years, the arguments around Brexit have been focused on ‘in or out'. Now, with our departure just days away, it's time to think about how we can make the most of leaving, says Matt Legge, a sheep,...

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