'Stratospheric' input cost rises dampen farmer optimism

Farmers’ optimism about the future of their businesses has taken a nosedive this year, as ‘stratospheric’ input costs hit bottom lines.

Abi Kay
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'Stratospheric' input cost rises dampen farmer optimism

Farmers optimism about the future of their businesses has taken a nosedive this year, as stratospheric input costs hit bottom lines. A new survey carried out by Knight Frank found 40 per cent of respondents...

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