Study: Nature and climate-friendly farming transition needs £4.4bn in public funding

Cecilia Keating
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Credit: Andy Hay, RSPB
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Credit: Andy Hay, RSPB

Report from leading conservation groups warns more funding needed to deliver on government's proposed agri-environment schemes

The UK and devolved governments will need to provide at least £4.4bn a year to support nature and climate-friendly farming practices if environmental goals are to be met, a study from leading conservation...

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