When it comes to the application process, the delivery and the options available to all farmers, there are some inconsistencies, which the industry hopes will be ironed out in the next SFI announcement
The selected projects will now begin their two-year development phase to finalise arrangements
Mr Drakeford said ‘no single part of the Welsh Government can regard itself as immune', including agriculture
The poll of over 1,000 adults in Wales, conducted by YouGov found 82 per cent support the Welsh Government providing financial support to farmers to produce food
Jeremy Moody, secretary and adviser to the CAAV, said farmers can help reduce emissions through slurry storage
British Sugar and NFU Sugar have agreed negotiations will recommence this week, aiming to agree a contract for next year as soon as possible
NFU Cymru has criticised the scheme, which is aimed at bridging the funding gap until the Sustainable Farming Scheme is introduced, citing a lack of clarity around the budget and what farmers can hope to receive
AHDB has analysed the effect of stacking elements of the SFI on arable, beef and sheep, dairy and mixed farms in England, as well as how to combine actions within the scheme
The programme offers free environmental and business skills training across England
It was after the Minister, Lesley Griffiths was put on a spot at the NFU Cymru Conference by Welsh organic dairy farmer Haydn Evans who criticised the Welsh Government for providing a cliff edge in funding for organic farmers in Wales