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Industry warns Defra's BPS advance just a 'sticking plaster'

Industry experts have warned Defra’s plan to offer English farmers an advance on their direct payments to help with soaring input costs is merely a ‘sticking plaster’.

Abi Kay
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Industry warns Defra's BPS advance just a 'sticking plaster'

Industry experts have warned Defra’s plan to offer English farmers an advance on their direct payments to help with soaring input costs is merely a ‘sticking plaster’. Last week, the department announced...

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