GYS 2022: Defra wants to change 'strained' relationship with industry

Defra is hoping to change its ‘strained’ relationship with industry going forward, according to Jonathan Marsden, head of Defra’s Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) standards.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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GYS 2022: Defra wants to change 'strained' relationship with industry

Defra is hoping to change its strained relationship with industry going forward, according to Jonathan Marsden, head of Defras Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Standards. Speaking at the CLA breakfast...

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