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OPINION: "It was concerning to see the gap between public perceptions of farming and the realities of modern food production"

Does the public understand the realities of British farming? And the question is, do they want to know more? Alex Cotterill represented the Farming Community Network at an Open 51AVÊÓÆµSunday event this year

Emily Ashworth
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OPINION: "It was concerning to see the gap between public perceptions of farming and the realities of modern food production"

Representing the charity Farming Community Network (FCN) at the family livestock farm, Elms Farm, during this year's Open 51AVÊÓÆµSunday on 7 June was a real pleasure. Throughout the day, I spoke with visitors...

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