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Environment Agency chair remembered for NFU flooding row to step down

Alan Lovell was challenged by Lincolnshire arable farmer Andrew Ward at NFU Conference 2024 to understand the impact flooding had on the health and well-being of farmers

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Mr Lovell said: "I have delivered what I set out to do, and the Environment Agency is now in a good shape for me to hand over with confidence."
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Mr Lovell said: "I have delivered what I set out to do, and the Environment Agency is now in a good shape for me to hand over with confidence."

Environment Agency Alan Lovell has confirmed he will step down as chair of the Environment Agency (EA) this year after claiming the organisation was in 'good shape' for the future. Mr Lovell, the...

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