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Government-backed farming exit schemes do they work?

Last week, the Government published its consultation on a lump sum retirement scheme for farmers in England. But is the idea anything new, and will it achieve its aims? Abi Kay looks at historical schemes for clues.

Abi Kay
clock 鈥� 7 min read
Government-backed farming exit schemes do they work?

Last week, the Government published its long-awaited consultation on a lump sum retirement scheme for farmers in England. But is the idea anything new, and will it achieve its aims? Abi Kay looks at historical...

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