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Farming in Northern Ireland left on 'life support'

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Farming in Northern Ireland has been placed 'on life support' according to a new report
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Farming in Northern Ireland has been placed 'on life support' according to a new report

Farming in Northern Ireland has been left ‘on life support' as farmers battle high inputs, low farm-gate prices and environmental issues, a new study has revealed. The Gosling Report, entitled Farming...

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