Farmers' union called UK environment targets 'irrational' and 'unachievable'

NFU raised questions over water pollution, tree planting and rewilding targets, according to documentsThe National Farmers' Union (NFU) raised questions about the government's proposed water pollution, tree planting and rewilding targets, calling them "irrational" and "unachievable", according to documents published today by the environment department.The lobby group, which represents powerful voices in the agriculture sector, raised questions over proposed legally binding Environment Act targets, which were subsequently weakened by the government. Continue reading...