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New RPA chief looks to work with farmers following years of frustration

Following years of frustration with the RPA, its new chief executive, Oliver Munn, spoke to Jonathan Wheeler about the culture change he is looking for.

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New RPA chief looks to work with farmers following years of frustration

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has been among the most criticised of Government agencies for years. But it is trying to change. It is already adopting a new, more supportive attitude to farmers and aiming...

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