Risk aversion in FSA and foot-dragging at Defra holding back farming progress

A culture of total risk aversion in the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and foot-dragging in Defra is holding back progress in the farming sector, industry leaders have warned.

Abi Kay
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Risk aversion in FSA and foot-dragging at Defra holding back farming progress

A culture of total risk aversion in the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and foot-dragging in Defra is holding back progress in the farming sector, industry leaders have warned. Easing the regulatory burden...

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