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Farming Matters - Sarah Haynes: "True value of national farm baselining goes far beyond environmental improvement"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Sarah Haynes, head of sustainability, IGD

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England's farmland is one of our greatest national assets, yet its true value remains largely untapped. By establishing a comprehensive, consistent national environmental farm baseline, we can unlock benefits...

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