CLA conference: Mistakes were made on SFI halt with new offer to be out in first half of 2026, says Defra Secretary

Emma Reynolds tells the CLA conference the rural economy is 'fundamental' to Government's growth mission

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CLA conference: Mistakes were made on SFI halt with new offer to be out in first half of 2026, says Defra Secretary

Speaking at the CLA conference today (November 20), Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds said the new scheme will be an evolution not a revolution and details will be published well ahead of introduction...

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