Farmer confidence at an 'all-time low', says new NFU survey

The NFU is calling for the Government to recognise 'the extraordinary nature' of what has been the wettest 18 months since 1836, warning that many farms may be unable to survive

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Farmer confidence at an 'all-time low', says new NFU survey

A new NFU survey has revealed a collapse in farmer confidence, with figures showing an 'all time low' for English and Welsh farmers, with short and mid-term confidence at its lowest since records began...

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