Scotland's farm support plans highlights 'destructive and naive' proposals for Welsh farming, says FUW

Farmers' Union of Wales said the Welsh Government's proposed SFS would bring direct farm payments to an end completely, while introducing a 'mountain of costly restrictions and requirements'

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Lead Reporter
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Scotland's farm support plans highlights 'destructive and naive' proposals for Welsh farming, says FUW

The Farmers' Union of Wales (FUW) said the Scottish Government's confirmation that direct farm support will continue in Scotland highlighted the fundamental flaws inherent in Wales' Sustainable Farming...

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