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Farmers' views sought on how private companies could benefit nature recovery

Defra issues call for evidence looking at increased business investment in the natural environment

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Farmers are being asked to consider how private business could benefit nature
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Farmers are being asked to consider how private business could benefit nature

Farmers and land managers are being asked to share their views as part of a Defra call for evidence to consider how the role of private business could be expanded to help nature recovery. The department...

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