NFU attacks political and contradictory consultation on badger culling

The NFU has hit out at a new Defra consultation on badger culling in England, branding it political and contradictory.

Abi Kay
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NFU attacks political and contradictory consultation on badger culling

The NFU has hit out at a new Defra consultation on badger culling in England, branding it ‘political' and ‘contradictory'. The eight-week consultation is seeking views on proposals to phase out intensive...

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