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Farmers seek £1bn

Language: English Series: Financial Times ; 2 December 1997, 12; 4 December 1997, 8 | Farmers' Weekly ; 127(23) 5 December 1997, 6(4)Publication details: 1997Subject(s): Summary: British farmers are seeking £1bn compensation as the NFU and Deloitte & Touche predict reductions in farm incomes by up to 50%. The strong pound and falling cattle prices are undermining the agricultural industry. The Agriculture Minister has ruled out extra compensation.

British farmers are seeking £1bn compensation as the NFU and Deloitte & Touche predict reductions in farm incomes by up to 50%. The strong pound and falling cattle prices are undermining the agricultural industry. The Agriculture Minister has ruled out extra compensation.