"We need your support more than ever" – UK unions urge major retailers to back British farming

NFU, NFU Scotland, NFU Cymru and Ulster Farmers Union are calling on major retailers’ commitment to support the industry following the challenging spring

Alex Black
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"We need your support more than ever" – UK unions urge major retailers to back British farming

UK farming unions have called on major retailers' commitment to support the industry in response to the extremely challenging and disruptive weather this spring. The unions highlighted lambing, calving,...

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