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Farming Matters: Clare Otridge – "In a volatile moment for UK agriculture, clarity is a form of resilience"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Clare Otridge, farmer and director of Grounded Research

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Clare Otridge

Over-reported stats and under-researched reports are doing UK farming more harm than good. Following a turbulent 2025, pressure continues to build across the whole supply chain – and with that, no doubt,...

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