NFU Cymru 'underwhelmed' as Minister once again fails to act but says she is 'listening'

Rural Affairs Minister insists farmer feedback is welcome as Drakeford says farmers cannot decide how agriculture budget is spent

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Crisis talks were held between FUW president Ian Rickman, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths and NFU president Aled Jones
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Crisis talks were held between FUW president Ian Rickman, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths and NFU president Aled Jones

NFU Cymru president Aled Jones has spoken of his ‘utter despair' following the Welsh Government's response to a crisis meeting held today to discuss the proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). Mr...

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