Large farms are 'not the enemy', says Minister

Baroness Hayman of Ullock defended large farms in a House of Lords debate, highlighting their role in national food security

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock • 2 min read
Large farms are 'not the enemy', says Minister

Baroness Hayman of Ullock has defended large farms in a House of Lords debate earlier today, adding that they were 'not the enemy' and were ‘incredibly important' if the country is to meet its food security...

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