Welsh Government agrees to 'enhanced' nutrient management approach

Union and Plaid Cymru claim victory for farmers over controversial NVZ rules

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has stepped back from original nutrient plans
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Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has stepped back from original nutrient plans

The Welsh Government has taken a step back from implementing controversial water rules in a bid to protect food production. Announcing the measures, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths confirmed...

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