PRICES FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE

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That this House recognises the financial hardship suffered by many farmers in the United Kingdom as a result of falling prices for agricultural produce; notes the disparity in the amount farmers receive from supermarkets compared to the prices charged to the consumer; further notes that many farmers now depend on subsidies in order to maintain their farms; and calls upon the Government to introduce measures to ensure farmers are paid a fair price for their product, to reduce their dependence on subsidies.