DEFRA wrong in set-aside ruling
Series: Farmers' Weekly ; 137(21) 22 November 2002, 8(1) | NFU Press Release ; 15 November 2002, (2)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: The High Court has ruled that DEFRA was wrong to deny Staffs farmer John Cooke £28 000 because set-aside land had been used for grass during the preceding year. The ruling should mean over 1 000 arable farmers will receive outstanding set-aside and related payments. Farmers who may benefit from the case should contact DEFRA. www.nfu.org.uk/pr/4029630/PRONLINE.htm| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3845-27 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 120659-1001 |
The High Court has ruled that DEFRA was wrong to deny Staffs farmer John Cooke £28 000 because set-aside land had been used for grass during the preceding year. The ruling should mean over 1 000 arable farmers will receive outstanding set-aside and related payments. Farmers who may benefit from the case should contact DEFRA. www.nfu.org.uk/pr/4029630/PRONLINE.htm