Calls for law changes as case of Yorkshire farmers fighting to save business from solar development highlights flaws in system

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A change in the law is needed to better compensate tenant farmers who have their land taken off them by landlords, says an industry leader.

The call from the boss of the Tenant Farmers Association comes after the case of a Yorkshire farming family highlighted potential flaws within the system.

“We are campaigning for a change of law so that compensation payments to tenants is made in line with the real loss that they are suffering “We are not asking for tenants to be given something they don’t deserve, we are simply saying that the interests of members needs to be properly addressed. 'Whether that is a few pounds and acre of multiples, that is neither here nor there. They should be able to get adequate compensation.

 

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