Solar infrastructure being 'pushed' on rural and farming communities without consideration for food security

Farmers have grown concerned that Government's clean energy ambitions is posing a risk to food production, food security and the aesthetic of the countryside

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Farmers and politicians have been left outraged after Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband (pictured) granted development consent for a solar farm covering 1,277 hectares of land in East Yorkshire to be built in Gribthorpe, Spaldington, Wressle and Howden earlier this month.
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Farmers and politicians have been left outraged after Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband (pictured) granted development consent for a solar farm covering 1,277 hectares of land in East Yorkshire to be built in Gribthorpe, Spaldington, Wressle and Howden earlier this month.

Farmers have been left 'furious' after feeling like the Government is pushing solar infrastructure on their communities despite concerns it could impact food security. Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary...

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