Martin Lines: “We need a new contract between government and farmers”
The chief executive of the Nature Friendly Farming Network on why agricultural practices must protect wildlife.
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The chief executive of the Nature Friendly Farming Network on why agricultural practices must protect wildlife.
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ByA new report sets out how to incentivise farmers to promote biodiversity.
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ByA new party forum including leading MPs wants to build consensus and challenge the Tories’ rural dominance.
ByFarmers are trapped in supply chains that don’t pay them enough to stay in business.
ByIn the face of soaring energy prices, they’re complaining about solar panels on farms.
By14 June 1913: The secrets of a farm labourer’s life.
ByInstead of tackling the root causes of poor diets, the government places responsibility for healthy eating on individuals.
ByWithout a considered food and farming plan, the British government harms everyone and helps no one.
ByFertiliser, fuel, feed: prices of agriculture’s three key ingredients are shooting upwards and farmers are warning of disaster.
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