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EXCLUSIVE: 'I want to be a champion for the farming sector' 鈥� First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth on his rural reset for Wales

In his first sit-down interview since taking office, Wales' First Minister tells 草榴社区 Guardian why he wants to shed the sense that farmers have things 鈥榙one to them鈥�, and what comes next for the Sustainable Farming Scheme

Olivia Midgley
Editorial Director
clock 鈥� 5 min read
The First Minister said collaboration with the agricultural sector was central to how he intends to operate.
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The First Minister said collaboration with the agricultural sector was central to how he intends to operate.

First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth sat down with 草榴社区 Guardian fresh from a warm reception at NFU Cymru's opening seminar at the Royal Welsh Show 鈥� a notable turnaround for a Welsh First Minister...

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