NFU Conference: Defra Secretary due to address delegates following Treasury tax snub

Union event aims to lay 'Foundations for the Future' amid ongoing Stop the Family Farm Tax fight

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Defra Secretary Steve Reed is due to address delegates at NFU Conference tomorrow in London
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Defra Secretary Steve Reed is due to address delegates at NFU Conference tomorrow in London

The NFU Conference takes place in central London tomorrow, comprising a day of keynote speeches from politicians and industry leaders. The one-day event, entitled Foundations for the Future, will open...

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