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BPS boost but cliff edge looms

All eyes are now on the Welsh Government to continue the stability of payments for Welsh farmers going forward. Future financial certainty being questioned now more than ever following the cuts made to the rural affairs budget

Rachael Brown
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BPS boost but cliff edge looms

Welsh farmers have welcomed an advance payment of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), last week with NFU Cymru president Aled Jones stating it was a boost for businesses reliant on BPS. But all eyes were...

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