08 May 2022
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Housing is critical to closing productivity gap between rural and urban areas but the planning system is holding back new developments Time delays, unnecessary additional costs and unrealistic demands...
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This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Simon Britton, chair of the Society of Agriculture, discusses the need for farming to strengthen professional standards, leadership and independent expertise to support better decision-making and long-term resilience, alongside traditional industry representation
10 February 2026
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2 min read
John Powell is currently head of agricultural sectors team at Defra
09 February 2026
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2 min read
This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Joshua Hoopes, chief executive of Fevara
07 February 2026
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