We Can't Go On Without the Cap ; Mmiinniisstteerr Ssaayyss Wweellsshh Ffaarrmmiinngg'Ss 'Nnoott Vviiaabbllee' Wwiitthhoouutt Ddiirreecctt Ffiinnaanncciiaall Ssuuppppoorrtt
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THE Common Agricultural Policy must continue to provide income to farmers, sustain food and production and support sustainable land management, said Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones.
Addressing the National Assembly, the Minister described the Welsh farming sector as "non viable" without the CAP payments.See the full content of this document
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We Can't Go On Without the Cap ; Mmiinniisstteerr Ssaayyss Wweellsshh Ffaarrmmiinngg'Ss 'Nnoott Vviiaabbllee' Wwiitthhoouutt Ddiirreecctt Ffiinnaanncciiaall Ssuuppppoorrtt
Ms Jones painted a bleak picture of what the state of Welsh agriculture would be if it was not propped up by the subsidies, which account for up to 80 to 90% of farmers' income.
She welcomed a clear indication from the Commissi...See the full content of this document
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