Environment Agency scraps increase in charges for sheep dip disposal

The Environment Agency said they had listened to concerns and will hold application charges for sheep dip disposal at the current rate of £2,708

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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Environment Agency scraps increase in charges for sheep dip disposal

The Environment Agency (EA) has said it will not be increasing application charges for sheep dip disposal, after NFU and its farming members raised concerns about the potential impact on animal health...

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