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Land Use Framework: Gov to be answerable on food targets as Defra seeks to provide a more joined-up approach

Uplands look set to bear brunt of change as Defra insists a successful farming sector is one of its key drivers

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
The Government is set to publish its long-awaited Land Use Framework for England this week
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The Government is set to publish its long-awaited Land Use Framework for England this week

Maintaining food production targets, boosting farm business resilience and a more joined-up approach to understanding the demands on the land are the key drivers behind the Government's Land Use Framework...

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