Farmers must not pay the 'ultimate price' for addressing climate change

Ulster Unionist deputy-leader Robbie Butler said farmers are part of the solution in securing a positive future for the environment and nature

Chris Brayford
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Robbie Butler MLA, Ulster Unionist spokesperson for Rural Affairs, said: "Farmers want to be green but they cannot be green if they are in the red."
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Robbie Butler MLA, Ulster Unionist spokesperson for Rural Affairs, said: "Farmers want to be green but they cannot be green if they are in the red."

Farmers must not pay the price for addressing environmental challenges in securing a sustainable future, according to a Member of Northern Ireland's Legislative Assembly (MLA). Earlier this month, Ulster...

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