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Funding frenzy adds to pressure on worried farmers

Funding frenzy adds to pressure on worried farmers
BBC Science Friday 02 October 2026, 05:37 UTC 1 min read
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A six-hour window to apply for funding is compared to the scramble for Oasis tickets.

A six-hour window to apply for funding is compared to the scramble for Oasis tickets.
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