Defra defends £400m agricultural budget underspend

NFU welcomes news of this year's extra funding but says Government should 'maximise' its support for farmers

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Secretary of State Steve Barclay said the previous two years of underspend will be added to this year's allocation
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Secretary of State Steve Barclay said the previous two years of underspend will be added to this year's allocation

Defra has defended its two-year £400 million agricultural underspend, insisting it did not represent a lack of commitment to the farming industry. Secretary of State for Defra Steve Barclay last week...

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