"Family farms are at the heart of a thriving rural economy, and farming plays a crucial role in delivering on priorities like nature recovery, climate mitigation, and clean water"
AHDB economics and analysis director David Eudall warned the industry was at a 'tipping point of how effective the Budget can be' in balancing food security, supporting farm efficiency, and delivering environmental benefits
Farmers have claimed the budget cut could see more than 500,000-acres of land taken away from nature for future generations.
"Agriculture has a significant role economically, socially, culturally and environmentally"