Farmers criticise lack of food prioritisation in Defra’s environment plan

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The government said nature restoration and growth would be prioritised under new plans, with an ‘ambitious roadmap’ to restore the environment, £500m towards Landscape Recovery projects, and new commitments to tackle ‘forever chemicals’

Farming groups have criticised the lack of food production prioritisation in the government’s newly announced Environmental Impact Plan.

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