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Welsh Gov announces two new support schemes to help farmers meet water challenge

Minister says pollution can not be levelled at one sector as he urges greater collaboration

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Head of News and Business
clock 鈥� 3 min read
A Welsh Water Summit put the spotlight on farming and how to combat agriculture鈥檚 role in environmental pollution
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A Welsh Water Summit put the spotlight on farming and how to combat agriculture鈥檚 role in environmental pollution

Two new schemes to assist the agriculture sector with water quality emerged from discussions at the Welsh Water Summit as the Deputy First Minister announced new funding to help farmers tackle pollution...

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