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Research on Farmers' and Land Managers' Attitudes to Lowland Peat Management

Awarded 14 May 2023

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Awarded14 May 2023

Value£73,043.00

SupplierBlue Marble Research

AgencyDEFRA

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 2y 7mo ago11mo term

Awarded 14 May 2023Expired 31 Mar 2024

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DEFRA awarded a contract to Blue Marble Research for the exploration of farmers' and land managers' attitudes to lowland peat management.

The contract value is £73,043.

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