From the editor: Policy muddle is not what farming needs this at key time

Accusation that there is a lack of clarity in agricultural policy direction in England may come as little surprise, but that does not make them any less concerning, especially at a time when the industry is seeking to define its future outside of Europe and the Common Agricultural Policy.

Ben Briggs
Ben Briggs is the group publisher and editor in chief of Agriconnect, overseeing the media business and titles such as Farmers Guardian, Dairy Farmer and Arable Farming.
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From the editor: Policy muddle is not what farming needs this at key time

Accusation that there is a lack of clarity in agricultural policy direction in England may come as little surprise, but that does not make them any less concerning, especially at a time when the industry...

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