Ex-Defra adviser accused of lying about livestock farmers 'damaging' nature

The Tenant Farmers’ Association (TFA) has accused ex-Defra adviser Professor Sir Ian Boyd of lying, after he claimed livestock farmers were being paid by the Government to damage the environment.

Abi Kay
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Ex-Defra adviser accused of lying about livestock farmers 'damaging' nature

The Tenant Farmers' Association (TFA) has accused ex-Defra adviser Professor Sir Ian Boyd of lying, after he claimed livestock farmers were being paid by the Government to damage the environment. It...

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