Defra announces multi-million pound plan to tackle pollution in the River Wye

The 'River Wye Action Plan' will offer £35m in grant support for on-farm poultry manure combustors in the Wye Special Area of Conservation catchment to facilitate the export of poultry manure to where it is needed

Rachael Brown
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Defra announces multi-million pound plan to tackle pollution in the River Wye

The Farming Minister has announced a new plan to better protect and preserve the River Wye for future generations, including up to £35 million in funding and the appointment of a new ‘River Champion' and...

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