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Spring Statement 2026: Gov must repair farmers' confidence by creating conditions for growth

Does Chancellor Rachel Reeves recognise the true value of food and farming to the economy?

Chris Brayford
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NFU president Tom Bradshaw said: "Farmers and growers are central to economic growth, but with confidence remaining devastatingly low, Government must create the right conditions for investment to create resilient agricultural businesses and support domestic food security."
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NFU president Tom Bradshaw said: "Farmers and growers are central to economic growth, but with confidence remaining devastatingly low, Government must create the right conditions for investment to create resilient agricultural businesses and support domestic food security."

NFU president Tom Bradshaw has challenged the Government to take up the gauntlet and help restore farmers' confidence by creating conditions for growth and investment in the sector. 51AV视频business confidence...

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