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Set-aside decision
<strong>DEFRA announces decision to retain the environmental benefits of set-aside</strong>
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DEFRA has finally announced a voluntary, industry-led approach to retaining the environmental benefits of set-aside in England. Environment secretary Hilary Benn said: Without regulating we have set ambitious but achievable targets to help farmland birds, biodiversity and water quality.
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