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What could the delay of the Sustainable Farming Scheme mean for Welsh farmers?

Our chief reporter Rachael Brown gives her analysis on this week's announcement from Welsh Government to delay the launch of Sustainable Farming Scheme to 2026

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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What could the delay of the Sustainable Farming Scheme mean for Welsh farmers?

It was an interesting and bold move by the new Cabinet Secretary, Huw Irranca-Davies this week to delay the launch of the Sustainable Farming Scheme for another year to 2026. One which he hopes the farming...

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