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Welsh Government makes 'last minute changes' to water regulation standards

In recognition of the ‘challenge' Welsh farmers have faced with compliance with the water and slurry storage regulations following the wet weather, the Cabinet Secretary confirmed amendments would be made to the Cross Compliance Verifiable Standards

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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Welsh Government makes 'last minute changes' to water regulation standards

The Welsh Government has confirmed breaches to the Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) regulations would be reduced where farmers can demonstrate evidence of having taken 'reasonable steps'...

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