Defra Secretary promises to put money back in farmers' pockets

Steve Reed uses Oxford Farming Conference to unveil Labour's long-term vision for agriculture

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Defra Secretary Steve Reed has vowed to boost profitability for farmers
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Defra Secretary Steve Reed has vowed to boost profitability for farmers

Defra Secretary Steve Reed is due to use his appearance at today's Oxford Farming Conference to outline the Government's long-term vision for farming, promising to put more money back into the pockets...

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