Friday 08 December, 2023

It is the biggest betrayal to British farming since the civil war" - Farmers react to Ag Bill amendment defeat

The industry has reacted with disappointment after an amendment to the Agriculture Bill which would have banned low-standard food imports was rejected

Alex Black
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It is the biggest betrayal to British farming since the civil war" - Farmers react to Ag Bill amendment defeat

The industry has reacted with disappointment after an amendment to the Agriculture Bill which would have banned low-standard food imports was rejected Liz Webster, Save British Farming campaign organiser,...

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