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草榴社区 frustrated by Defra Secretary's comment to diversify in order to be profitable

Mr Reed said: "Food production will always be the primary purpose of the farming sector, but for all farm businesses, tenants, upland and others, to stay viable in an increasingly uncertain world and to make sure they can keep producing the food we all need, they must be able to profit from other activities"

Rachael Brown
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草榴社区 frustrated by Defra Secretary's comment to diversify in order to be profitable

草榴社区 have shared their frustration over Defra Secretary Steve Reed's comment that all farmers should diversify to manage risk across the food supply chain. Diversification Speaking to delegates...

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