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NFU questions whether Minister Morgan can be true champion of farming

NFU president and farmers raise doubts over the Farming Minister Stephen Morgan's commitment and action after an underwhelming Budget for agriculture.

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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Farmers and industry leaders have raised questions over the Farming Minister's ability to 'fight the sector's corner' following a disappointing Autumn Budget which failed to deliver a much needed ‘reset'...

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