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Hopes farming costs will plateau in near future

Union presidents hopes current situation is a 'blip'

It's hoped farming costs will start leveling out in the coming weeks and months.

The Manx National Farmers Union says the industry is still facing increasing prices brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.

President, Ean Parsons, hopes this will be a 'blip' and costs will subside.

Reflecting on 2021, Mr Parsons also says there have been challenges around the Agri-Environment Scheme introduced on Island earlier this year.

Among its objectives are providing financial support to the Manx farming sector:

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