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Government mixed messages are hitting farmer mental health

NFU president Minette Batters said all the mixed messages were causing distress amongst her members

Rachael Brown
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Government mixed messages are hitting farmer mental health

Defra has been urged to think about the impact mixed messaging is having on farmers' mental health as yet another U-turn from Government on farming policy is on the cards. While Government has now said...

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