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Wales Unveils Landmark Sustainable Farming Scheme Post-Brexit

1/2/2026

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Wales launched a post-Brexit Sustainable Farming Scheme to provide greener subsidies.
Rural affairs secretary Huw Irranca-Davies called it a "landmark moment."
Farmers must manage at least 10% of their land as habitat to qualify.
The government has not set a target for farm participation.
The number of sign-ups will indicate the scheme's success.

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Story summary

Wales launched a post-Brexit Sustainable Farming Scheme to provide greener subsidies.
Rural affairs secretary Huw Irranca-Davies called it a "landmark moment."
Farmers must manage at least 10% of their land as habitat to qualify.
The government has not set a target for farm participation.
The number of sign-ups will indicate the scheme's success.