National Farmers Union estimates rains in 2012 cost the industry £1.3bn from poor harvests and higher food bills for cattle
Record rainfall in 2012 has cost British farmers £1.3bn, prompting calls for government to provide insurance against extreme weather if it wants to preserve national food security. The National Farmers...
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