Following the news that Defra has paused capital grants for farmers, we're calling on UK Government to set out clarity and certainty on future support for farmers to transition to nature-friendly farming practices. Read our latest blog here: https://t.co/8YNFrhdcLs
Our grass because of over 400% increase in cattle running with great increase in elephant, etc What @GeorgeMonbiot & fans calls anecdotal because academics agree with one another that something they have never studied & don’t understand is not supported by science!
We have some very sad news to report today: a badger cub at one of our reserves that spent much of its short life entangled in a piece of plastic waste is believed to have died.
Please, don't litter.
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Folks — This will be the account for my official duties as President. At 12:01 PM on January 20th, it will become @POTUS. Until then, I'll be using @JoeBiden. And while you're here, follow @FLOTUSBiden @SenKamalaHarris @SecondGentleman and @Transition46.
61% of the average English Farm Business Income derives from the CAP’s direct support - with huge variation across sectors.
From 8% in intensive poultry to a whopping 114% for mixed farming.
From 2021, government is withdrawing this direct support to £0 by 2027.
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