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Fury as Welsh First Minister questions farming's economic contribution

Eluned Morgan says farmers receive a lot of support for contributing less than 1% to the GDP of the country

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Wales' First Minister has appeared to question support payments for Welsh farmers
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Wales' First Minister has appeared to question support payments for Welsh farmers

The Welsh First Minister has sparked outrage after suggesting the benefit farming brings to the economy does not warrant the amount the industry receives in support payments. Responding to a question...

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