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McCain Foods GB's James Young - "Farmer confidence is at an all-time low... the wider food sector has a responsibility to step up and support them"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: James Young - vice-president of Agriculture at McCain Foods GB

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McCain Foods GB's James Young - "Farmer confidence is at an all-time low... the wider food sector has a responsibility to step up and support them"

The UK farming sector is at a crossroads. Industry pressures are pushing many farmers to consider their future, and after working closely with British growers for years, I've seen first-hand just how challenging...

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