Reducing the Rules and Regulations on UK Farmers

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As David Cameron settles into his new home at Number 10 Downing Street, the UK farming industry is waiting to see whether the Conservatives stick to their pre-election pledge to reduce the amount of rules and regulations placed on British farmers.

The Tories have stated that they recognise the need for UK farmers to be able to compete in an open market and that they cannot do this with all the current rules and regulations passed down from Brussels. The Conservatives maintain that while standards must be maintained, it the outcome that is important and the methods of achieving the required results should be left to the farmers. Each farmer should be able to determine the best methods available to him and best suited to the conditions on his farm, in order to achieve the desired outcome.

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