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Push to protect farm budgets as spiralling virus spend prompts austerity fears

The Government is being urged to protect agriculture and environment budgets over the coming years, with spiralling spending on the coronavirus pandemic prompting fears of a new round of austerity.

Abi Kay
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Push to protect farm budgets as spiralling virus spend prompts austerity fears

The Government is being urged to protect agriculture and environment budgets over the coming years, with spiralling spending on the coronavirus pandemic prompting fears of a new round of austerity...

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