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Renewed focus on energy and net zero is positive for farming

Farm chiefs have welcomed a new department which will now oversee the Government’s energy security and net zero strategy as Rishi Sunak signalled their importance in his reshuffle this week.

Olivia Midgley
Editorial Director
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Renewed focus on energy and net zero is positive for farming

Farm chiefs have welcomed a new department which will now oversee the Government’s energy security and net zero strategy as Rishi Sunak signalled their importance in his reshuffle this week. The changes...

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