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'Better late than never' - Farmers to be offered one-year Countryside Stewardship extensions

More than 5,000 farmers with agreements set to expire will be offered an extension

Alex Black
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'Better late than never' - Farmers to be offered one-year Countryside Stewardship extensions

Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle has announced farmers will be offered a one-year extension to their Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements. With agreements set to expire on December 31 this...

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