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Farming Matters – Fran Barrigan: "Budget is a missed opportunity for farm businesses"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Fran Barrigan, director at GSC Grays

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As the dust settles on the drama of Budget Day, it would be fair to say that, even after reading the detail, the 2025 announcements offered little encouragement for the rural sector. There was a distinct...

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