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School meal policy shift could offer once-in-a-generation £600m boost for British farmers

A new report has urged the Government to commit to its procurement pledge in order to put more fresh produce in schools

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Farmers could benefit from £600m following free school  meal pledge
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Farmers could benefit from £600m following free school meal pledge

Farmers could miss out on a £600 million opportunity unless the Government commits to its promises on procurement, a new study has warned. Free school meals New research has shown a forthcoming change...

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