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Labour Party warns lump sum payments will drive consolidation in farming sector

The Labour Party has warned offering lump sum payments to help older farmers retire will not necessarily give new entrants access to land, and may drive consolidation in the sector.

Abi Kay
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Labour Party warns lump sum payments will drive consolidation in farming sector

The Labour Party has warned offering lump sum payments to help older farmers retire will not necessarily give new entrants access to land, and may drive consolidation in the sector. Under the terms...

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