Defra publishes long-awaited farmer retirement scheme details

Details about Defra’s long-awaited plans to support English farmers who want to retire have been set out by the department today (February 8).

Abi Kay
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Defra publishes long-awaited farmer retirement scheme details

Details about Defra’s long-awaited plans to support English farmers who want to retire have been set out by the department today (February 8). Under the terms of the Lump Sum Exit Scheme, farmers will...

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