Tenth of farmland axed for net zero
The Daily Telegraph reports that more than 10% of farmland will be repurposed for environmental projects as part of the UK’s net-zero strategy, describing it as a “fresh blow to rural life.” The initiative, set to be announced by the environment secretary, includes tree planting, solar farms, and wildlife habitat improvements.
The National Farmers’ Union president insists the policy must not “further restrict farmers’ ability to produce the nation’s food.” The paper, along with several others, features a tribute to singer Marianne Faithfull, who has died at 78.
