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Farmers, as the custodians of much of the country’s natural assets, are by definition the main providers of investment opportunities for enhancing natural capital. Although the government is investing via ELM schemes, it acknowledges that it cannot afford to bank roll all the environmental work that needs to be done to reverse the level of habitat loss to which it is committed and is relying on private investment to plug the financial gap.

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Defra has launched its latest policy paper ‘Unleashing Rural Opportunity’ containing, among other suggestions, five key planning proposals designed to help grow the rural economy. However, most organisations with knowledge of, and support for, thriving rural communities are likely to find the government’s proposals too cautious.

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Defining the correct employment status of someone who works for you has become increasingly complicated but also increasingly important. Most farming businesses that employ people do so in a number of different ways - and failure to correctly categorise the nature of the employment relationship could expose you to an expensive challenge potentially ending up in an employment tribunal.

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Our autumn / winter 2023 round up of news includes the usual cocktail of topics from Defra’s consultation on additional support for the farming sector; legislation to deter rural thieves; and an update on SFI agreements.

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