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Minister says solar panels must not be built on good farmland

The Energy Security Secretary has told parliament that the best agricultural land must be protected for food security

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The energy security secretary has told parliament that the best agricultural land must be protected for food security.
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The energy security secretary has told parliament that the best agricultural land must be protected for food security.

The government is taking steps to strengthen food security as part of the UK's national resilience, as ministers are told to reject planning permission for solar farms on high-quality farmland. Protecting...

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