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IHT reveals 'disconnect' between policy makers and where their food comes from

Young farmers said generations of UK citizens have no connection to farming or rural life, and added that has now been reflected by policy makers

Chris Brayford
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Dairy farmer Magnus Brown said: "If we fail to bridge this gap between consumers and those who produce food, the industry will suffer and future leaders will continue to misunderstand farming for generations to come."
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Dairy farmer Magnus Brown said: "If we fail to bridge this gap between consumers and those who produce food, the industry will suffer and future leaders will continue to misunderstand farming for generations to come."

Young farmers have called out Government policy makers for having a 'lack of understanding' for where their food comes from and the people who work tirelessly to put food on their tables. Dairy farmer...

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