From the editor: Impact of Lump Sum Exit Scheme will be watched closely

Whether Defra’s lump sum offering sparks a race for the farming exit door in England is yet to be seen, but there is no doubt it will be appealing for many farmers, particularly tenants eyeing retirement.

Ben Briggs
Ben Briggs is the group publisher and editor in chief of Agriconnect, overseeing the media business and titles such as Farmers Guardian, Dairy Farmer and Arable Farming.
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From the editor: Impact of Lump Sum Exit Scheme will be watched closely

Whether Defras lump sum offering sparks a race for the farming exit door in England is yet to be seen, but there is no doubt it will be appealing for many farmers, particularly tenants eyeing retirement....

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