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EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Zeichner - "Average Farm Business Incomes are forecast to rise in the first year of this Labour Government"

In an exclusive for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian, Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner sets out his agenda for the recently announced Farm Profitability Review, led by Baroness Minette Batters

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Mr Zeichner says: "Our vision is of a sector where farmers can stand proudly on their own two feet, earning decent returns for producing the food that feeds our nation."
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Mr Zeichner says: "Our vision is of a sector where farmers can stand proudly on their own two feet, earning decent returns for producing the food that feeds our nation."

It has been clear for a long time – too many farmers across the country have been struggling to make a decent return. Without sustainable profits, we cannot expect a thriving agriculture sector with all...

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