Facing farming facts

The face of the agriculture market is changing rapidly, with new legislation demanding changes throughout the industry. Brokers are ideally placed to provide invaluable advice and support to clients, says David Murray Wells.

It is common knowledge that farmers are having a hard time at the
moment. Though brokers may sympathise that the price of wheat has
collapsed, share clients' frustrations with the price supermarkets charge
for milk and dwell on the vagaries of the pig trade, however, they may be
unaware of felling licences, spraying restrictions and problems with
badgers.


Though it is unlikely the insurance industry can have any impact on the
price of wheat, brokers can provide help and advice for farmers tackling
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