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Defra accused of appalling engagement on SFI design

Defras appalling engagement with farmers on the Sustainable Farming Initiative (SFI) has sparked fresh calls for its rollout to be delayed, with growing concern the scheme will have limited appeal.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Defra accused of appalling engagement on SFI design

Defra's 'appalling' engagement with farmers on the Sustainable Farming Initiative (SFI) has sparked fresh calls for its rollout to be delayed, with growing concern the scheme will have limited appeal....

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