No plans to pause SFS, says Cabinet Secretary

Huw Irranca-Davies wants to work out the 'knotty issues' with the Sustainable Farming Scheme rather than delay its rollout

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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No plans to pause SFS, says Cabinet Secretary

There are no plans to pause the rollout of the controversial Sustainable Farming Scheme in Wales, according to Welsh Rural Affairs Minister Huw Irranca-Davies. It follows the major protests outside...

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