Confidence in Defra crumbles as 75 per cent say they do not feel positive about their future in farming

New figures suggest that Government's vision for agriculture is failing to win over the industry

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Farming Minister Mark Spencer has said he is listening to farmers
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Farming Minister Mark Spencer has said he is listening to farmers

Almost three quarters of farmers were ‘not at all confident' Government changes to schemes will lead to a successful future for the industry, with 61 per cent not feeling positive about their own future...

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