'Reverse nature's decline': Government unveils sweeping farming subsidy reforms

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Long awaited proposals for Environmental Land Management scheme announced, as government looks to reward farmers for environmental efforts such as tree planting, flood protection, and wildlife restoration

Long awaited plans to reward farmers for planting trees, restoring wildlife, protecting against floods, and undertaking nature-based efforts to combat climate change are set to take a major step forward...

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