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Defra Minister: '²ÝÁñÉçÇø will not be using diesel in 15 years'

The Nature Friendly Farming Network has called for Government support to help farmers move away from diesel, after Defra Minister Lord Benyon claimed it would not be used on-farm in 15 years’ time.

Abi Kay
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Defra Minister: '²ÝÁñÉçÇø will not be using diesel in 15 years'

The Nature Friendly Farming Network has called for Government support to help farmers move away from diesel, after Defra Minister Lord Benyon claimed it would not be used on-farm in 15 years' time...

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