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OPINION: The true value of farming goes far beyond economics

Head of news and business Alex Black discusses farming's value after comments from the Welsh First Minister

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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OPINION: The true value of farming goes far beyond economics

The Welsh First Minister's comments on farm funding compared to farming's contribution will have no doubt caused a lot of anger across Wales. Farmers, across the whole of the UK, often feel politicians...

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