24 October 2024
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3 min read
Growers have advised the Government to commit to the Seasonal Worker Scheme (SWS) on a ‘long-term basis' and extend the scheme for a ‘further 10 years' in order to give farmers the confidence to invest...
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Over the last 10 years, 10 different figures have taken on the role of Defra Secretary. With the longest standing secretary lasting just over two and a half years, and the shortest lasting 49 days, we take a look back at what they did – or did not do – for farming
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