Farmers earn millions
Series: Sunday Times ; 7 January 2001, 10(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: A Kent farmer has been paid an initial £1.5m sum and £300,000 a year by a government agency to create and manage his land for wildlife. Conservationists welcome the growing trend towards environmentally-friendly farming, although farmers are critical, arguing that tax-payers are being exploited and farmers should stick to food production.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3702-28 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 110246-1001 |
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A Kent farmer has been paid an initial £1.5m sum and £300,000 a year by a government agency to create and manage his land for wildlife. Conservationists welcome the growing trend towards environmentally-friendly farming, although farmers are critical, arguing that tax-payers are being exploited and farmers should stick to food production.