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Hill farmers need more support - Farron
8 February 2008


Mr Tim James Farron

Commenting on today's announcement by Defra that the Hill Farm Allowance will be boosted by 6%, Liberal Democrat Countryside Spokesperson, Tim Farron said:

"This is welcome news, but 6% is nowhere near enough to help farmers struggling in Severely Disadvantaged Areas.

"Hill farming delivers huge environmental benefits to upland areas, such as maintaining biodiversity, preserving land and maintaining the aesthetic beauty of our landscape.

"The Liberal Democrats would review the level of the Hill Farming Allowance currently paid in order to recognise the valuable contribution that these farmers make to our countryside."


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