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Labour tax plans leave Welsh farming 'vulnerable' and facing an uncertain future

New report suggests UK Gov failed to consider Wales' unique cultural link to farming when drawing up policies

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A new report has criticised the UK Government's treatment of farming in Wales
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A new report has criticised the UK Government's treatment of farming in Wales

Complacency on the part of the UK Government has left Welsh farming ‘vulnerable and facing an uncertain future', a new report has revealed. The study, Farming in Wales in 2025: Challenges and Opportunities,...

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