Why supermarkets are putting key industry at financial risk'
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Why supermarkets are putting key industry at financial risk'
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"Six in 10 farmers say they consider their farms at financial risk due to supermarket buying behaviour, with the industry branding the current regulatory scheme "unfit for purpose". A study led by vegetable box company Riverford found 68 per cent of farmers say making a living through farming has "never been harder", while 69 per cent believe the buying relationship between growers and retailers has deteriorated. Almost every farmer surveyed (99 per cent) reported facing at least one unfair' practice."
The Independent covers reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, investigating matters such as the financials of Elon Musk's pro‑Trump PAC and producing documentaries like 'The A Word' spotlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet favors free access to journalism funded by those who can afford it and seeks donations to continue sending reporters. A Riverford-led study found six in ten farmers consider their farms financially at risk due to supermarket buying behaviour. Sixty-eight percent said making a living has 'never been harder' and 69 percent reported deteriorated relationships with retailers. Almost every farmer faced at least one unfair practice, including cancelled orders, late payments, and produce rejections over cosmetic demands, contributing to stress and poor mental health.
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