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Back British Farming Day: Government told to address BPS issues

NFU president says she will hold to account those who have broken their promises to farmers

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
Back British Farming Day saw NFU president Minette Batters reissue her call for an end to BPS reductions
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Back British Farming Day saw NFU president Minette Batters reissue her call for an end to BPS reductions

The NFU used this year's Back British Farming Day celebration to demand greater action from Government, challenging ministers to look again at plans to halt BPS and warning that those who broke their promises...

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