Farmers must defend food production standards in face of eco-pressures, says farming group

Northern Ireland's Farmer For Action defends agriculture in face of climate accusations

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Farming families must no longer be left to shoulder the blame for government says Farmers For Action
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Farming families must no longer be left to shoulder the blame for government says Farmers For Action

Farmers in Northern Ireland must stand together if they are to maintain consumer confidence in the face of growing climate and feed additive concerns a campaign group has warned. Farmers For Action's...

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