Sheep farmers need 'stability and a clear future direction' at the next General Election

National Sheep Association chief executive Phil Stocker has welcomed the announcement of a General Election after months of speculation

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"Sheep farmers, like others, need some stability and a clear future direction, accepting that we are working in a world where change is inevitable and, in many cases, desirable."
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"Sheep farmers, like others, need some stability and a clear future direction, accepting that we are working in a world where change is inevitable and, in many cases, desirable."

The National Sheep Association has highlighted the need for political parties to provide sheep farmers with stability at the next General Election. With the announcement of a General Election to be...

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