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Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey launches General Election manifesto: what does it offer farming?

The manifesto laid out plans for the farming budget, future of ELMs, food labelling, bovine TB, trade agreements and a commitment to making sure all imported food meets UK health and welfare standards

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Sir Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat leader
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Sir Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat leader

Liberal Democrats have vowed to 'stand up for British farmers' and ensure everyone can access 'healthy and nutritious food, produced to high welfare and environmental standards', adding that they would...

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