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Radio Leicester,5 mins
Farmers drive tractors through Melton Mowbray in protest against proposed changes to food standards
Afternoons on BBC Radio LeicesterAvailable for over a year
Farmers from across Leicestershire have been protesting in Melton Mowbray today, against proposed changes in food standards. Around 30 tractors took part in a drive-through in the town this morning. They're concerned the government will pass bills that might affect animal welfare and environmental standards for imported food. BBC Radio Leicester's Ady Dayman spoke to local farmer Andrew Brown.
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