Local authorities failing on Rural Prosperity Fund

Industry advisors have questioned whether the Rural England Prosperity Fund announced last September can deliver on its promises on diversification, under local authority control.

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock • 2 min read
Local authorities failing on Rural Prosperity Fund

Agricultural advisors have cast doubt over whether the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) announced last September can deliver on its promises on diversification. Confusion around the application...

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