Defra Minister: Farmers will not be using diesel in 15 years

The Nature Friendly Farming Network has called for Government support to help farmers move away from diesel, after Defra Minister Lord Benyon claimed it would not be used on-farm in 15 years time.

Abi Kay
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Defra Minister: Farmers will not be using diesel in 15 years

The Nature Friendly Farming Network has called for Government support to help farmers move away from diesel, after Defra Minister Lord Benyon claimed it would not be used on-farm in 15 years' time...

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