General Election brings weeks of 'uncertainty' and 'chaos' for farming

The announcement came just 24 hours after Defra unveiled its ‘improved and expanded' Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer

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General Election brings weeks of 'uncertainty' and 'chaos' for farming

Farmers are facing weeks of ‘uncertainty' and ‘chaos' following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to call a General Election on July 4, industry leaders have warned. The announcement came just 24...

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