Funding frenzy adds to pressure on worried farmers
A six-hour window to apply for funding is compared to the scramble for Oasis tickets.
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Notable Quotes
""It's a very, very worrying position.""
— Lex Brun , Other
""I have heard the concerns of farmers who are deeply disappointed.""
— Stephen Morgan , Politician
""Many farmers are considering cutting back on environmental projects.""
— Cath Crowther , Executive
""There just isn't the confidence the funding is going to be there in the years to come.""
— Adrian Ramsay , Politician
Key People
Green MP for Waveney Valley voicing frustration over the SFI application process.
Regional director for the Country Land and Business Association advocating for farmers.
A farmer from Great Massingham, Norfolk, concerned about funding for environmental projects.
Farming Minister supporting sustainable land management in England.
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A six-hour window to apply for funding is compared to the scramble for Oasis tickets.
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