The North is rich in agricultural diversity. Almost half of all holdings specialise in grazing livestock, and the region boasts over a third of England’s dairy farms. Farmers across the north also produce crops and cereals, poultry and horticulture.
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Our region is home to 25% of England’s agricultural labour force, and together, the North West, North East and Yorkshire and Humber contribute £6.8 billion to the economy.