New plan to pay farmers who protect winter soil

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New plan to pay farmers who protect winter soil

The UK nations all have their own farm support plans, but ministers expect the scheme in England – the Sustainable Farming Incentive – will entice 70% of farmers to smother 70% of land in wintertime with “cover crops” such as grasses, beans, brassicas and herbs. www.bbc.co.uk


The UK nations all have their own farm support plans, but ministers expect the scheme in England – the Sustainable Farming Incentive – will entice 70% of farmers to smother 70% of land in wintertime with “cover crops” such as grasses, beans, brassicas and herbs.



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