Farming matters: Harry Bowell - "Hill farmers are ideally placed to deliver gains for nature and deserve to be rewarded"

Harry Bowell is Director of Land and Nature at the National Trust

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Hill farmers are key to nature recovery and climate resilience, says Harry
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Hill farmers are key to nature recovery and climate resilience, says Harry

It is hard to remember a time when farmers have had it so tough. The Government's recent Budget announcement on Inheritance Tax comes on top of several big things already taking a toll on farmers...

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