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RPA inspection reform is underway, says Defra Secretary

Secretary of State, Steve Barclay said he has met with the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) and ‘changes have been made' following the tragic death of farmer Rocky Poulson

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RPA inspection reform is underway, says Defra Secretary

Defra Secretary Steve Barclay has said he has met with the Rural Payments Agency and ‘changes have been made' following the tragic death of farmer Rocky Poulson. Íæż½ã½ã reported on Mr Poulson's...

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