Closed period could be scrapped by Welsh Gov following review into Control of Agricultural Pollution regulations

An independent review into Wales' Control of Agricultural Pollution (CAP) regulations has published recommendations in five key areas. It found that an 'all-Wales' approach to the regulations was the right one

Rachael Brown
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Closed period could be scrapped by Welsh Gov following review into Control of Agricultural Pollution regulations

Farmers Guardian understands that the Welsh Government is looking into an ‘alternative' option to the closed period under Wales' Control of Agricultural Pollution (CAP) regulations, which currently restrict...

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