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'Risk aversion' in FSA and 'foot-dragging' at Defra holding back farming progress

A culture of 鈥榯otal risk aversion鈥� in the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and 鈥榝oot-dragging鈥� in Defra is holding back progress in the farming sector, industry leaders have warned.

Abi Kay
clock 鈥� 3 min read
'Risk aversion' in FSA and 'foot-dragging' at Defra holding back farming progress

A culture of total risk aversion in the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and foot-dragging in Defra is holding back progress in the farming sector, industry leaders have warned. Easing the regulatory burden...

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