Chancellor urged to focus on food production in Budget

Food producers could be facing a ‘cliff edge’ when an energy and gas scheme comes to an end, NFU president Minette Batters has warned. By Chris Brayford

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Chancellor urged to focus on food production in Budget

Food producers could be facing a cliff edge when an energy and gas scheme comes to an end, NFU president Minette Batters has warned. By Chris Brayford Ms Batters has called on Chancellor of the Exchequer...

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