Welsh government delays Sustainable Farming Scheme rollout to 2026 due to farmer protests and tree cover concerns.
The Welsh government has delayed the rollout of its Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) from 2025 to 2026, following widespread protests from farmers and concerns about its 10% tree cover rule for farms. The Welsh government plans to use the extra time to address issues and concerns from the farming sector and work on a new landscape-scale scheme to finalize an effective, long-term plan.
May 14, 2024
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