Nature investment must not be allowed to impact food production

The drive to attract private cash to boost on-farm environmental opportunities, could lead to food production being side lined, an expert has warned

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Defra has said farmers should be looking to capitilise on private investment opportunities
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Defra has said farmers should be looking to capitilise on private investment opportunities

The caution follows the launch of a new round of the Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund (NEIRF) which was announced at the first 'Nature for Finance' event for farmers and investors at Downing...

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