Wales outlines further farmer funding options

Equipment, hedgerows and woodland creation named as areas of support in SFS Additional and Optional Layers

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
Rural Affairs Minister Huw Irranca-Davies, said: "“This is now the next step in supporting farmers in improving the resilience of their farm business and local environment."
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Rural Affairs Minister Huw Irranca-Davies, said: "“This is now the next step in supporting farmers in improving the resilience of their farm business and local environment."

Welsh Government has set out further support measures as part of its Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) which it said will improve the resilience and sustainability of farm businesses. Publishing an overview...

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