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Defra Secretary Steve Barclay: 'Farming is part of the fabric of this country... Even with current challenges, it has a bright future'

The Government said it was committed to safeguarding the nation's food security for generations to come and ensure everyone can enjoy high-quality, British food

Rachael Brown
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Defra Secretary Steve Barclay: 'Farming is part of the fabric of this country... Even with current challenges, it has a bright future'

As someone who is proud to represent a rural constituency in the Cambridgeshire Fens, I know the importance of farming and food production to this country. Agriculture Since the 17th century, the...

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