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<strong>DEFRA announces decision to retain the environmental benefits of set-aside</strong>

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Time Well Spent
Time Well Spent July 24, 2009

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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