Solar Farms. A “Come-in-Handy” Poster for you

There are already over 1,500 acres of our Devon countryside converted to solar panels. The subsidies to the landowner make them hard to resist on financial grounds. However, the loss of good agricultural land for 20-25 years bodes ill for the countryside at a time when we have to import 40% of the food we eat. The number of applications for solar farms is increasing rapidly, changing both the appearance and the productivity of our farms. If you want to make a difference Make use of this poster here.

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