Agriculture Bill 'on track', but Green Brexit plans face fresh challenges

Cecilia Keating
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Agriculture Bill takes a step forward, as a reports emerge of row between Holyrood and Westminster over the government's post-Brexit plans for environmental and food standards

The government has confirmed it remains confident the Agriculture Bill will secure Royal Assent in time to transition away from EU farming policies as planned in 2021, after the landmark legislation returned...

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