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Clarkson's Farm highlights 'hidden legal issues' of diversification

Pepperells Solicitors said many farmers are leaving it ‘too late' to seek legal advice before signing potentially unfair contracts for solar energy

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock • 3 min read
Clarkson's Farm highlights 'hidden legal issues' of diversification

As Clarkson's Farm brings into focus the challenges of running a viable farm business, one agricultural lawyer hopes more landowners will treat legal review as a standard part of the diversification process,...

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