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Defra hails 10,000 SFI farmer sign-up

Positive news for Government despite new survey that says only a third of farmers have confidence in agricultural schemes

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Farming Minister Mark Spencer says farmer feedback is vital
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Farming Minister Mark Spencer says farmer feedback is vital

More than 10,000 farmers across England have now applied for the improved Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) since it opened in September. Defra said the scheme is ‘proving popular', with farmers...

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