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Report reveals 'What keeps farmers awake at night'

Study designed to show those without 'boots on the ground' just what the industry is up against

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A new study has aimed to discover what keeps farmers awake at night
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A new study has aimed to discover what keeps farmers awake at night

Uncertainty on land use changes, policy shifts and food security has been named as the leading cause of worry for UK farmers, according to a new study. The report, What Keeps Farmers Awake at Night,...

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