Defra is looking in to spreadsheets rather than out to farmers when it comes to ELMs

The Defra family responsible for ELMs development is becoming too inward-focused, instead of looking out to farmers who will deliver their ambitions, says Julia Aglionby, executive director for the Foundation for Common Land.

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Defra is looking in to spreadsheets rather than out to farmers when it comes to ELMs

The Defra family responsible for ELMs development is becoming too inward-focused, instead of looking out to farmers who will deliver their ambitions, says Julia Aglionby, executive director for the Foundation...

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