'Shocking': Fears mount for UK farming investment as energy, climate, and regulatory pressures bite

Michael Holder
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NFU member survey finds investment confidence at lowest level since the pandemic, prompting concerns for UK food security as climate impacts intensify

Fears are mounting among UK farmers over their ability to invest in projects that can bolster the climate resilience of their farms and tackle cost and supply chain challenges, according to the latest...

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