Autumn Statement: What it means for farm businesses

Industry leaders give their views on how agriculture stands following the latest fiscal announcement

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Head of News and Business
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Experts say rural communities will not see much benefit from Autumn Statement
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Experts say rural communities will not see much benefit from Autumn Statement

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today delivered his Autumn Statement, which unveiled 110 motions designed to ‘turbo charge' the economy. While it has been cautiously welcomed by the agriculture sector, many...

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