Young Welsh new entrant couple say 'blanket treating' farms shows lack of understanding from Welsh Government

Hollie Blockley and George Sturla set up their meat box business a few years ago and have thoughts on the way new policies could affect Welsh farm businesses

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Young Welsh new entrant couple say 'blanket treating' farms shows lack of understanding from Welsh Government

We are tenant beef and sheep farmers in North Wales - we both work off the farm during the week. All our beef and lamb are sold direct to the consumer, initially done to help us get more value for our...

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