5,500 wellies placed outside Welsh parliament protest against sustainable farming scheme, fearing job losses and economic impact.

5,500 wellies were placed outside the Welsh parliament in protest against the Welsh Government's sustainable farming scheme. Farmers fear the scheme could lead to job losses, a £200m hit to the economy, and a reduction in livestock. The scheme aims to reward farmers for sustainable food production and climate-friendly practices, but farmers argue it will negatively impact food production in Wales.