Ministers plan to allocate some €500m to buy out farmers who want to quit and to help livestock farmers make their operations more sustainable, news website Nu.nl said on Tuesday. […]
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Convert half of UK farmland to nature, urges top scientist
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Decision over proposed quarry postponed amid fears of drinking water pollution
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Wildlife Trust responds to light pollution fears sparked over new North Fambridge estate
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Welsh Water fined after chemical spillage kills fish
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Thames Water publishes environmental statement
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Fears for wildlife at “Polluted Smethwick Park Pond”
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Powys woodland venture helps save family farm
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