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Eight farming dates to look out for in 2026

Farmers Guardian takes a look at some of the key dates for farmers in 2026

Alex Black
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Eight farming dates to look out for in 2026

January 1: Wales' Sustainable Farming Scheme commences Wales' new Sustainable Farming Scheme officially commences from January 1 2026, with the application available on the Single Application Form (SAF)...

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