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Water Special: Navigating changes to water abstraction licences

The driest summer since the infamous year of '76 has put water availability well into the spotlight this season. Farmers Guardian finds out what growers need to be aware of going forward

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Growers are being warned over changing water licence rules
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Growers are being warned over changing water licence rules

Growers who use irrigation on their farms are being warned to safeguard future water supplies, with a potential clampdown on some abstraction licences on the horizon. Under the Environment Act 2021,...

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