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Farming Minister insists farmers are 'a priority' for the Government

Dame Angela Eagle acknowledges this year has been one of the 'most difficult' for agriculture

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Defra Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle said farming was priority for government
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Defra Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle said farming was priority for government

The Farming Minister this week insisted farmers were key 鈥榩riority' for the Labour Government as she acknowledged that 2026 has 鈥榖een one of the most difficult years for agriculture'. Attending the...

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