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More than 90% of Welsh farmers receive BPS payout ahead of SFS introduction

NFU Cymru welcomes the move and says summer drought has left farmers facing cash flow issues

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NFU Cymru president Aled Jones has said the BPS payment will help farmers manage cash flow following difficult summer
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NFU Cymru president Aled Jones has said the BPS payment will help farmers manage cash flow following difficult summer

More than 90% of Welsh farmers received an advance payment worth approximately 70% of their Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) this week. The news has been welcomed by NFU Cymru. Union president Aled Jones...

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