Farming matters: Rona Amiss 'Why not invite local groups to see how you farm'

Farmers have a lot to deal with in normal times, but with rising costs, the loss of the Basic Payment Scheme and no real sense of direction from Defra on new schemes, it can sometimes be overwhelming.

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Farming matters: Rona Amiss 'Why not invite local groups to see how you farm'

Farmers have a lot to deal with in normal times, but with rising costs, the loss of the Basic Payment Scheme and no real sense of direction from Defra on new schemes, it can sometimes be overwhelming....

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