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OPINION: Industry support can come from all quarters

Environmentalist Chris Packham may not be thought of as a friend of the farmer, but even he can see the need proper support and fair dealing

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock 鈥� 3 min read
Environmentalist Chris Packham says he would stand with farmers to demand fair prices and greater support
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Environmentalist Chris Packham says he would stand with farmers to demand fair prices and greater support

This week came the news many in the farming community were waiting for: the result of the High Court challenge to force the Government to rethink its Inheritance Tax changes. Sadly, the conclusion was...

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