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Farming unions set out asks as new Food Security Minister settles into new role

Stephen Morgan says he is keen to learn as groups emphasise agricultural challenges

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
NFU president Tom Bradshaw welcomed new Food Security Minister Stephen Morgan on to his Essex farm this week
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NFU president Tom Bradshaw welcomed new Food Security Minister Stephen Morgan on to his Essex farm this week

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said the importance of resilience in UK food and farming was the main talking point as the union leader hosted Mr Morgan on his farm in Essex. Marking Mr Morgan's first farm...

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