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RPA inspection reform is underway, says Defra Secretary

Secretary of State, Steve Barclay said he has met with the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) and 鈥榗hanges have been made' following the tragic death of farmer Rocky Poulson

Rachael Brown
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RPA inspection reform is underway, says Defra Secretary

Defra Secretary Steve Barclay has said he has met with the Rural Payments Agency and 鈥榗hanges have been made' following the tragic death of farmer Rocky Poulson. 草榴社区 Guardian reported on Mr Poulson's...

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