Defra's ELMs faces fresh criticism after documents reveal its similarity to old schemes

Defra’s Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme is facing fresh criticism, after newly-shared documents suggested it will bear ‘more than a passing resemblance’ to old agri-environment arrangements.

Abi Kay
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Defra's ELMs faces fresh criticism after documents reveal its similarity to old schemes

Defra's Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme is facing fresh criticism, after newly-shared documents suggested it will bear ‘more than a passing resemblance' to old agri-environment arrangements....

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