Upland sector facing 'collapse' unless BPS funding replaced

The upland livestock sector in England is facing potential ‘collapse’ unless Defra’s post-Brexit schemes replace the funding lost by direct support cuts, an industry leader has warned.

Abi Kay
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Upland sector facing 'collapse' unless BPS funding replaced

The upland livestock sector in England is facing potential ‘collapse' unless Defra's post-Brexit schemes replace the funding lost by direct support cuts, an industry leader has warned. Ian Davis, spokesperson...

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