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Defra has decided to lift restrictions on the dataset that underpins understanding of the soils of England and Wales
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Defra has decided to lift restrictions on the dataset that underpins understanding of the soils of England and Wales

Farmers, agronomists and planners will now be able to access the National Soils Inventory following a ‘landmark' decision to lift restrictions on the dataset that underpins understanding of the soils of...

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