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Farming Poll 2016: Farmer sentiment and levels of optimism about the future

Farmers are facing many real challenges, so the lack of optimism for the future is not surprising. News and analysis by Noel Baker.

Farming Poll 2016: Farmer sentiment and levels of optimism about the future

Tue, 20 Sep, 2016 - 01:00

Noel Baker

NEWS: Optimism among farmers falls in every sector

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