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Government unveils combinable crops supply chain review

NFU says action follows talks between union and Defra to try and achieve a fairer deal for arable farmers

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NFU Combinable Crops chair Jamie Burrows says review is a 'positive' step for arable farmers
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NFU Combinable Crops chair Jamie Burrows says review is a 'positive' step for arable farmers

A review tackling unfair practices in the combinable crops supply chain has been launched by the Government as part of its New Deal for farmers. The review, prompted following talks with the NFU's Combinable...

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