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OPINION: Could this final Farm Assurance Review report be the one that makes it better for farmers?

After two years of allegations, wrangling and reports, will farmers get what they need from their assurance schemes

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Farm assurance should offer security for farmers as well as consumers
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Farm assurance should offer security for farmers as well as consumers

Red Tractor For a few months back in 2024, farm assurance was a very hot topic. Red Tractor's proposed Greener Farms Commitment (GFC) sparked a deluge of criticism as farmers and some farming groups...

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