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Defra budget uplift fails to ease SFI payment fears

Concerns are growing that Defra will not increase payment rates under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), despite an unexpected increase in the department’s budget.

Abi Kay
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Defra budget uplift fails to ease SFI payment fears

Concerns are growing that Defra will not increase payment rates under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), despite an unexpected increase in the department’s budget. As part of the Autumn Statement,...

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