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FG readers offered chance to question Farming Minister

Dame Angela Eagle ready to answer farmers most pressing queries

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Farmers Guardian readers are being offered the chance to put their questions to Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle
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Farmers Guardian readers are being offered the chance to put their questions to Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle

The past 18 months have been some of the most difficult for the farming industry following the announcement of the family farm tax.

The Government has been accused of being out of touch with farming and has faced heavy criticism about its lack of willingness to engage and talk to members of the sector about their concerns.

Ask Angela

So, if you have ever longed for the opportunity to put your views to those in Government or have a burning question you want answered, now is your chance.

As part of next week's NFU Annual Conference coverage, FG will be interviewing Food and Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle and asking her to address a selection of our readers' most pressing issues.

READ MORE: Farmers react to appointment of Dame Angela Eagle as Farming Minister

  • If you would like to put forward a question, please email [email protected] with the words Question for Defra in the subject box.
  • To be considered, questions must arrive before 4pm on Monday, February 23 and we will aim to get as many asked as possible.

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