Farming in Five: MPs brand the Spending Review a 'damp squib' for farmers, Defra says direct payments to 'large and wealthy landowners' does not provide environmental benefits, and G7 urged to recognise farming's wider contribution to society
On this episode of Farming in Five, news reporter Chris Brayford discusses concerns from MPs regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spending Review, with some calling it a 'damp squib, Defra says direct payments to 鈥榣arge and wealthy landowners鈥� does not provide environmental benefits, and G7 powers urged to recognise farming鈥檚 wider contribution to society
17 June 2025
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