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Defra unveils England's first ever Tenant Farming Commissioner

Former RHASS head Alan Laidlaw takes on role promising to improve fairness for tenants and landlords

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Alan Laidlaw has been named as England's first ever Tenant Farming Commissioner
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Alan Laidlaw has been named as England's first ever Tenant Farming Commissioner

Former head of Scottish agriculture charity RHASS Alan Laidlaw has been named as the first Tenant Farming Commissioner for England. The role is a first for the sector and was one of the key recommendations...

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