Farming Minister to be quizzed by Efra Committee for the first time

Defra Minister Daniel Zeichner will be probed about the early closure of SFI and Defra's communication with the industry on key changes to farming policy

Rachael Brown
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Farming Minister to be quizzed by Efra Committee for the first time

The Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner is expected to make his first appearance before the Efra Select Committee next Tuesday ( April 1) to face MPs' questions on the future of farming, with a particular...

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