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Review of the Year Part 2 - a look back at a tumultuous year for the agricultural industry

Defra's revolving door took another spin as trade deals were signed and record-breaking temperatures took their toll

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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Emma Reynolds took the help at Defra following Steve Reed's exit
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Emma Reynolds took the help at Defra following Steve Reed's exit

In the second part of our annual review, we look back on trade, who has come and gone from their roles and another tricky year for farmers as drought and wildfires gripped the countryside. Deal or no...

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