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Countryside Stewardship application window opens

Farmers have been urged to take another look at ‘improved’ Countryside Stewardship agreements as the application window opens to apply for 2024 Mid Tier agreements.

Alex Black
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Countryside Stewardship application window opens

Farmers have been urged to take another look at improved Countryside Stewardship agreements as the application window opens to apply for 2024 Mid Tier agreements. The Government has called on farmers...

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