Farmers turn to renewables as crop yields falter

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One in five NFU members thought to be producing wind or solar energy as farmers seek to generate new revenue streams

Farmers producing their own wind energy earned up to £50,000 last year, according to an industry-backed study. Analysis from NatWest, RBS, and trade association RenewableUK shows the majority of wind...

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