Farmers frustrated by EA crop cover 'miscommunications'

Herefordshire farmers speak out after receiving letters accusing them of not meeting water rule targets

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The EA said it is using remote imaging to monitor fields around the Wye Catchment
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The EA said it is using remote imaging to monitor fields around the Wye Catchment

Farmers in Herefordshire have expressed their frustration and confusion after receiving letters from the Environment Agency (EA) accusing them of leaving fields without the required crop cover last autumn....

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