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From the editor: 'Defra is well-known for its revolving door - high turnover of staff is a pain for any business'

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley (January 5)

Olivia Midgley
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From the editor: 'Defra is well-known for its revolving door - high turnover of staff is a pain for any business'

Defra is well-known for its revolving door and our exclusive report on workplace culture at the department will bear no surprises. With it having as many bosses as it has in the last 13 years (10), the...

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