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Defra Secretary Steve Reed: "Farmers can lead the way in cleaning up water"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Defra Secretary Steve Reed discusses changing the way farmers work with water and managing the impact of climate change

Farmers Guardian
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Defra Secretary Steve Reed: "Farmers can lead the way in cleaning up water"

A reliable clean water supply is essential for people, the environment and farming businesses. Farmers at the NFU Water Summit in July told me about the pressures they are facing from water scarcity...

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