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Post-Covid, Welsh Government must surely define food production as a public good

If the past few months have taught us anything, it’s that the safe, reliable supply of sustainable food is important to the public. Welsh Government would be wise to recognise food production as a public good, says NFU Cymru president John Davies.

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Post-Covid, Welsh Government must surely define food production as a public good

If the past few months have taught us anything, it's that the safe, reliable supply of sustainable food is important to the public. Welsh Government would be wise to recognise food production as a public...

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