Bill to ensure farmers are paid in 2020 expected to pass by end of January

A new piece of legislation which will allow the Government to continue to pay farm subsidies in 2020 is expected to be passed by the end of this month, according to a Defra spokeswoman.

Abi Kay
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Bill to ensure farmers are paid in 2020 expected to pass by end of January

A new piece of legislation which will allow the Government to continue to pay farm subsidies in 2020 is expected to be passed by the end of this month, according to a Defra spokeswoman. The Farm Payments...

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