Farming budget will increase by £1 billion - Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveils Conservative party manifesto

The Conservative party plans to boost the rural economy, cut planning red tape and protect the country's food production and the environment

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Farming budget will increase by £1 billion - Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveils Conservative party manifesto

The Conservative party has published its plan for farming and the environment in their new General Election manifesto launched today. In their plan to 'continue backing' farmers, the party said it...

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