EA slammed for 'aggressive' inspections approach

Industry has slammed Environment Agency (EA) employees for their ’aggressive, heavy-handed approach’ when tackling minor farm pollution issues.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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EA slammed for 'aggressive' inspections approach

Industry has slammed Environment Agency (EA) employees for their ’aggressive, heavy-handed approach’ when tackling minor farm pollution issues. Tenant Farmers Association adviser Kathleen Wolton said...

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