NFU22: Industry 'fighting' with Government on labour

Farmers should not be having to fight the Government for solutions to the ongoing labour crisis and increasing food inflation, according to NFU president Minette Batters.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 2 min read
NFU22: Industry 'fighting' with Government on labour

Farmers should not be having to fight the Government for solutions to the ongoing labour crisis and increasing food inflation, according to NFU president Minette Batters. During her opening address...

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