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A quick guide to Wales' new Sustainable Farming Scheme

As Wales prepares for the implementation of its first ever national farming policy, FG highlights its key aspects

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Deputy First Minister with Responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies
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Deputy First Minister with Responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies

The SFS will begin on January 1, 2026 and will introduce an annual Universal Payment for those joining the scheme. In order to qualify, farmers will have to follow a set of Universal Actions...

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