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'Risk aversion' in FSA and 'foot-dragging' at Defra holding back farming progress

A culture of ‘total risk aversion’ in the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and ‘foot-dragging’ in Defra is holding back progress in the farming sector, industry leaders have warned.

Abi Kay
clock • 3 min read
'Risk aversion' in FSA and 'foot-dragging' at Defra holding back farming progress

A culture of total risk aversion in the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and foot-dragging in Defra is holding back progress in the farming sector, industry leaders have warned. Easing the regulatory burden...

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