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New hedgerow protections

A consultation on the protection and management of rural hedgerows has been launched by Defra today (28 June 2023). The consultation is seeking views on the best way to maintain and improve...

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A b of very little brain

With apologies to A A Milne, the “b” in the title does, of course, refer to the bee not the bear. Most of our readers will already be aware of the...

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Planners on the frontline

A a new wave of talented planners with innovative ideas and ambitions for the communities of tomorrow will soon be landing on a local planning authority near you. This next next...

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SFI 2023 offer

Farming Minister The Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP has announced the launch of the 2023 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer today. This is the full expanded SFI offer and, in launching...

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Nature for finance

Another day, another initiative in the UK Farm to Fork charm offensive. This time, an announcement from secretary of State Thérèse Coffey of what she describes as the first ever ‘Nature...

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Unleashing rural productivity

The charm offensive continues this week with a new multi-departmental Government announcement titled “Unleashing Rural Productivity” and presented as the launch of a new drive to support rural communities. Of particular...

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