Defra must have 'less haste' in its plans for British agriculture amid Covid-19 crisis

Julia Aglionby, executive director (England) for the Foundation of Common Land and chair of the Uplands Alliance, calls on Defra to be responsible with its proposed BPS phase out and highlights the need for an extension to the transition period to protect business cash flow, avoid gaps in payments and secure EU markets.

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Defra must have 'less haste' in its plans for British agriculture amid Covid-19 crisis

Julia Aglionby, executive director (England) for the Foundation of Common Land and chair of the Uplands Alliance, calls on Defra to be responsible with its proposed BPS phase out and highlights the need...

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