Labour has criticised the poor take-up of Environmental Land Management (ELM) and claimed “chaos and confusion” around the agri-environment scheme has “spooked” farmers. Labour said Defra’s inability to improve participation could mean some farmers in England will miss out on vital support payments, which are designed to protect food security and business stability. See also: […]
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