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Farming Matters - Phil Stocker: "If farming is to be viable and not subsidised, then people will have to pay more for their food"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Phil Stocker - chief executive of the National Sheep Association

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Farming Matters - Phil Stocker: "If farming is to be viable and not subsidised, then people will have to pay more for their food"

Strengthening the nation's defence and harmonising international relationships is increasingly critical, but Britain can't be secure without being food secure. Government may be saying the right things,...

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