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Wales' Farming Scheme Replaces Payments Amid Livelihood Concerns

7/16/2025

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Starting January 1, 2026, the Welsh Government's Sustainable Farming Scheme will take the reins from the Basic Payment Scheme, promising to champion sustainable agriculture. Yet, concerns loom as critics like Senedd Member Paul Davies argue that slashing BPS payments to 60% could jeopardize farmers' livelihoods, raising alarms about the absence of an economic impact assessment.

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Starting January 1, 2026, the Welsh Government's Sustainable Farming Scheme will take the reins from the Basic Payment Scheme, promising to champion sustainable agriculture. Yet, concerns loom as critics like Senedd Member Paul Davies argue that slashing BPS payments to 60% could jeopardize farmers' livelihoods, raising alarms about the absence of an economic impact assessment.