Initial ELM payments cannot rise unless BPS cut faster, says Eustice

Initial payments under the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELM) cannot increase unless direct support is cut faster, Defra Secretary George Eustice has said.

Abi Kay
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Initial ELM payments cannot rise unless BPS cut faster, says Eustice

Initial payments under the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELM) cannot increase unless direct support is cut faster, Defra Secretary George Eustice has said. Speaking at NFU conference in Birmingham...

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