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Farming Today: 05/05/2022 - Farm Machinery and LAMMA

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05/05/2022 - Farm Machinery and LAMMA

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 05/05/2022 - Farm Machinery and LAMMA

What role do agri-tech shows have in farming?

We're at the farm machinery show LAMMA, which showcases the latest agricultural machinery services and equipment, and this year it's celebrating its' 40th anniversary. 

We hear from those attending about the rising costs despite farmers are facing and the impact this might have on affording farm machinery, the potential trade opportunities within the farm machinery sector and how agricultural machinery can offer a career to young entrants.

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