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OPINION: "Meaningful actions must now follow words"

Farmers Guardian's chief reporter Rachael Brown reflects on the multiple reviews and consultations going on in Defra right now, and questions whether the department has the resource and budget to deliver effective change

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock 鈥� 2 min read
OPINION: "Meaningful actions must now follow words"

Defra's in-tray continues to pile up with several reviews ongoing and various roles yet to be filled. From the farming road map, a land use framework, a food strategy, to recruiting a Tenant Farming Commissioner...

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