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Farmers warned as contracting costs set to rise

Farmers have been warned they will ‘get what they pay for’ with their contractor going forward

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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Farmers warned as contracting costs set to rise

Farmers have been warned they will ‘get what they pay for’ with their contractor going forward Contractors have been urged to ensure they are calculating fees carefully so they are profitable as farmers...

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