Tag Archives: European Commission

The New Common Agricultural Policy Rules: Can you claim farm benefits for your golf course?

Posted on February 26, 2015 by

  And so it begins again. The Rule Book for the new Common Agricultural Policy has been published – it’s here. There are some welcome omissions – the much derided 50 Trees rule has been consigned to history. The requirement … Continue reading →

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Lodge Hill Grasslands and the NVC

Posted on December 9, 2013 by

I’ve received this comment from Doug Hulyer, Board member of Natural England, regarding my post about the notification of Lodge Hill as an SSSI. It was good to see you at the Board meeting, Miles. I take issue with your … Continue reading →

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The Death of Greening

Posted on November 26, 2013 by

Remember the European Commission’s much vaunted proposals to “green” the Common Agricultural Policy? The idea was that, to show the European public (who pay for the farming subsidies the CAP hands out) that their money really was being spent on … Continue reading →

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