Defra's new 'stepping stone' scheme should not delay the ELMs timetable

Defra is planning to introduce a new ‘stepping stone’ scheme to bridge the gap between BPS and ELMs, but it should not weaken the resolve to introduce a long-term policy, or delay the timetable, says Vicki Hird, head of sustainable farming at Sustain.

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Defra's new 'stepping stone' scheme should not delay the ELMs timetable

Defra is planning to introduce a new ‘stepping stone' scheme to bridge the gap between BPS and ELMs, but it should not weaken the resolve to introduce a long-term policy, or delay the timetable, says Vicki...

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