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Farming Matters: Ian Howie - "It is interesting to look back at how agriculture was supported"

During a recent debate in the Senedd, Mike Hughes MS, the member for Swansea East, said 鈥榯here is no reasonto subsidise agriculture鈥�, which he claimed 鈥榠s simply putting money into farmers鈥� pockets鈥�

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Ian Howie - Retired farmer and industry commentator
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Ian Howie - Retired farmer and industry commentator

What Mr Hedges said indicates that he has a complete lack of understanding of where and how supporting farmers begins and ends. Unfortunately, he has repeatedly turned down invitations to visit farms...

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