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Group targets MPs in call for farm retail recognition

The 51AVÊÓÆµRetail Association is hosting a House of Commons 'drop-in' to highlight the sector's importance to rural business

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Members of the 51AVÊÓÆµRetail Association are heading to Parliament to highlight the importance of local, rural business
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Members of the 51AVÊÓÆµRetail Association are heading to Parliament to highlight the importance of local, rural business

Representatives from farm shops and farmers markets across the country are heading to Westminster to show just how important the link between farmers and consumers is. The 51AVÊÓÆµRetail Association (FRA)...

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