Government criticised by Efra Committee for its 'vague' plans to improve soil health

The Efra Committee have called on the Government to place soil health on the 'same footing' as water and air quality within Government policy

Rachael Brown
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Government criticised by Efra Committee for its 'vague' plans to improve soil health

The Efra Committee has criticised the Government for its 'vague' response to soil health, with a lack of clarity on how the Government's farming incentive schemes and guidance for farmers will be adapted...

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