Minister dismisses Welsh call to restore organic funding

Warnings the removal of support will lead to farmers quitting the organic sector

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Wales currently has the highest proportion of land area certified as organic in the UK
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Wales currently has the highest proportion of land area certified as organic in the UK

The decision to withdraw £3.1m of support for organic farming in Wales will lead to farmers quitting the sector, Welsh Government has been warned. The funding, which is offered in return for environmental...

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