ELMs to stay despite review of farm support, says Defra

Defra has pledged to keep the new Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme in place, despite a commitment from the new ministerial team to a rapid review of farm support.

Abi Kay
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ELMs to stay despite review of farm support, says Defra

Defra has pledged to keep the new Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme in place, despite a commitment from the new ministerial team to a rapid review of farm support. Last week, former Defra non-executive...

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