LOCAL MP CALLS FOR LESS ‘GOLDEN GOOBYES’ AND MORE ‘GOLDEN HELLOS’ FOR UK FARMERS
Local MP Tim Farron has called for more respect and support to be given to UK farmers in the House of Commons debate on recruitment in agriculture last week. He discussed the government's slashing of support to both experienced farmers and young people trying to join the industry: "If we enjoy the benefits of eating food, if we enjoy the environment, if we think tackling climate change is important, and if we think water management and flood prevention or tourism and hospitality are important, then we should be very grateful to our farmers and those who work in agriculture.