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New Prime Minister must prioritise future of farming

The future of farming and food security must be ‘at the forefront’ of the agenda for any newly-established Defra team after the Conservative leadership election, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has said.

Abi Kay
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New Prime Minister must prioritise future of farming

The future of farming and food security must be ‘at the forefront’ of the agenda for any newly-established Defra team after the Conservative leadership election, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has...

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