Gove argues 'fourth agricultural revolution' can help slash environmental impacts

Michael Holder
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Environment Secretary warns of turbulence from 'no deal' Brexit, but predicts that embracing new technology and subsidy reform can ensure a greener and more productive future for UK farming

Wide-ranging reform is urgently needed to modernise UK farming so it can capitalise on new technologies, safeguard the natural environment, and adapt to a changing climate, Environment Secretary Michael...

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