Farmers Weekly Podcast Ep 296: Latest farm income figures

UK cereal farmers earn less than the minimum wage, according to the latest government figures.

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Farm business income figures for England are published by Defra based on information collected from farmers by the annual Farm Business Survey.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker.

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