Wales publishes final consultation on Sustainable Farming Scheme

Welsh Government says adjustment to controversial 10 per cent tree planting will enable more farmers to sign-up

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The final consultation on Wales' Sustainable Farming Scheme has been published
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The final consultation on Wales' Sustainable Farming Scheme has been published

The final consultation on Wales' Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) has been published, reaffirming the Government's commitment to its controversial 10 per cent tree cover action. The SFS will act as...

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