RPA to allow temporary derogation owing to dry conditions

Farmers have been forced to sell early to reduce dry matter demand on the farm

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
To manage a lack of available grazing this summer some farmers have been forced to wean early
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To manage a lack of available grazing this summer some farmers have been forced to wean early

Graziers running low on stocks this summer can now apply for adjustments to a range of stewardship options through the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) review process, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has...

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