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Farming Matters: John McArthur 鈥� "This is not livestock versus plant protein 鈥� it is about British farmers producing more of the food this country depends on"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: John McArthur, managing director, McArthur BDC

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We cannot claim to be serious about food security, public health or the environment while remaining dependent on imported protein. Our livestock system relies on 2.4 million tonnes of imported soyabean...

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