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Agriculture: Water

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6 June 2022

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27 June 2022 · Answer

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Agriculture

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27 June 2022

Agriculture

Summary

To ask Her Majesty's Government why the Environment Agency was reportedly asked not to enforce the Farming Rules for Water for a number of years after they were first introduced.

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  1. 6 June 2022

    Written question

    To ask Her Majesty's Government why the Environment Agency was reportedly asked not to enforce the Farming Rules for Water for a number of years after they were first introduced.

    Source: Lords

  2. 27 June 2022

    Answer

    When introduced in 2018, these regulations placed new obligations on many farmers in order to minimise the risk of pollution. Meeting these obligations can require farmers to adapt and change their businesses which can be a significant undertaking. Defra ...

    Source: Written answer

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