Budget: Farmers and green groups weigh up 'mixed bag' for food and nature

Michael Holder
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Government budget for nature-friendly farming schemes has been protected next year, but questions over longer term funding must be addressed sooner rather than later, experts warn

Since the Labour Party returned to power for the first time in 14 years following its landslide General Election win over the summer, it has talked a big game on climate and the environment. De-facto...

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