Farming: ‘Radical’ changes set out in post-Brexit plan
By Steffan Messenger
image captionAgriculture accounts for about 12% of Wales emissions, much of it methane from livestock
A radical new approach to agriculture in Wales has been set out by the Welsh Government as it plans to pay farmers to help fight climate change.
It will be the biggest shake up of farming policy in Wales in a generation as subsidies based on how much land a farmer owns will be phased out.
Farming unions say they need more details and it is important the changes are not rushed through.
The government said it would help the sector be more competitive .
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