01 October 2020
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Boris Johnson's pledge to protect 30 per cent of England's land by 2030 has sparked concern among industry leaders. The plan would see an additional 400,000 hectares protected to support the recovery...
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New report warns of tighter margins and increasing challenges owing to decline in Welsh livestock numbers
10 February 2026
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This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Simon Britton, chair of the Society of Agriculture, discusses the need for farming to strengthen professional standards, leadership and independent expertise to support better decision-making and long-term resilience, alongside traditional industry representation
10 February 2026
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John Powell is currently head of agricultural sectors team at Defra
09 February 2026
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