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'Stepping stone' scheme will not help farmers prepare for ELMs, say green groups

Defra’s new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) will not help farmers prepare for the Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme, a coalition of green groups has warned.

Abi Kay
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'Stepping stone' scheme will not help farmers prepare for ELMs, say green groups

Defra's new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) will not help farmers prepare for the Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme, a coalition of green groups has warned. The SFI, which Íæż½ã½ã...

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