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NFU calls on would-be councillors to back British farming

Union outlines key areas where local officials can have the greatest impact on rural needs

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock 鈥� 2 min read
NFU president Tom Bradshaw says farming should be at the fore in the May local elections
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NFU president Tom Bradshaw says farming should be at the fore in the May local elections

Candidates standing in next month's local elections have a big part to play in helping to shape the future of British farming, the NFU has said. Voters in England go to the polls on May 7, with more...

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