Farmers face difficult 12 months amid BPS reductions and potential political change

A new study has revealed farmers still battling with Brexit, input costs and net zero demandsosts

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A new study has revealed farmers may be forced to quit owing to low farmgate prices and high inputs
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A new study has revealed farmers may be forced to quit owing to low farmgate prices and high inputs

Farmers could be facing a tough a 12 months amid further reductions to BPS and uncertainty sparked by the upcoming general election, a leading agricultural advisor has warned. Brian Richardson head...

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