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Talking Policy: Harnessing the benefits of home-grown proteins

NFU combinable crops board chair, Jamie Burrows, gives his latest insight into policy, including an action looking to support homegrown protein production

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Talking Policy: Harnessing the benefits of home-grown proteins

Peas and beans and generally most legumes are regarded by growers as crops accompanied by misconceptions of high risk, poor germination and inconsistent yields. But I think along the way we have gotten...

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