From the editor: Defra announcement are welcome, but detail is crucial

This week from Alex Black, Farmers Guardian's head of news and business

Alex Black
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From the editor: Defra announcement are welcome, but detail is crucial

Another week, another tranche of Defra announcements, which depending on who you speak to, are either the best thing since sliced bread or simply just a group of sweet soundbites that quickly turn sour...

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