Controversial farm subsidy scheme gets billion pound budget

Core point

The Welsh government has announced that funding for a new farm subsidy scheme will exceed a billion pounds during the current Senedd term. This budget is intended to provide farmers with stability and certainty as they plan for the future. The Sustainable Farming Scheme was introduced earlier this year, replacing previous subsidies that were based on land size. Approximately half of the farmers have opted into the new scheme, while the other half will experience a significant cut in funding.