Welsh Government official admits policy adds to 'stress and strain' of farmers

A top Welsh Government official has admitted that some ‘stresses and strains’ of farmers can be caused by Government actions.

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Welsh Government official admits policy adds to 'stress and strain' of farmers

A top Welsh Government official has admitted that some ‘stresses and strains' of farmers can be caused by Government actions. Mark Alexander, deputy director of agriculture at the sustainable development...

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