Farming groups challenge Defra to deliver on its roadmap goals

Government ambition welcomed but must be met with funding investment, says industry

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
NFU president Tom Bradshaw said while the drive to support farming was evident, what was also needed was Treasury investment and a deeper focus on food security
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NFU president Tom Bradshaw said while the drive to support farming was evident, what was also needed was Treasury investment and a deeper focus on food security

Farming groups have issued a cautious welcome to Defra's long-awaited Farming Roadmap, acknowledging the scale of the ambition while urging the Government to deliver on its goals. Outlined as key aims...

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