Farmers snap up a quarter of £60m nature payments fund within first 24 hours
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A significant portion of a £60m nature payments fund was quickly allocated to farmers. Within the first 24 hours, a quarter of the fund was taken up, and by the third day, it appears that at least half may have been allocated, although the exact amount is unclear. The rapid uptake suggests strong interest in the nature-friendly farming initiative.