Use us or lose us, Lancashire farmers say

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'Use us or lose us,' say Lancashire farmers

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Farmers in Lancashire have urged the country to "use us or lose us" amid concerns that economic pressures could spell the end for the industry.

Golding Farms and H&P Ascroft said changes to National Insurance, the minimum wage, and inheritance tax woud make it "virtually impossible" for the next generation of farmers.

They spoke to the BBC as part of Farmwatch, a series which hopes to shine a light on all things agricultural.

The UK government has defended its inheritance tax reforms, describing them as "vital".

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