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PM tells farming conference Government is ‘by their side’

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PM tells farming conference Government is ‘by their side’

PM tells farming conference Government is ‘by their side’

Rishi Sunak has pledged that he will “never take our food security for granted” as he outlined support for farmers in a speech to the sector.

Speaking to the National Farmers’ Union conference, the prime minister said the Government is “be by their side” as farming goes through its biggest change in a generation.

Mr Sunak also highlighted £427 million in grants, including a doubling of the amount going to technology and innovation schemes to £220 million to support farmers.

Report by Covellm.

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