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Post by Nobbygas on Feb 20, 2024 11:18:45 GMT
So, the Welsh, under Drakeford, want to implement a farming policy that will result in Farmer's having to leave 20% of their land fallow for 'environmental reasons'. Mark Drakeford's cabinet is consulting on the Sustainable Farming Scheme, which will compel agricultural landowners to dedicate 10 per cent of their land to natural habitat and 10 per cent to tree planting - in exchange for financial support.
This is another example of someone in power coming up with a bats**t crazy idea that will cripple farmer's and also put another load bearing burden on the poor taxpayer. When it comes to politics and the environment common sense seems to have gone out the window.
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Post by oldie on Feb 20, 2024 11:30:29 GMT
So, the Welsh, under Drakeford, want to implement a farming policy that will result in Farmer's having to leave 20% of their land fallow for 'environmental reasons'. Mark Drakeford's cabinet is consulting on the Sustainable Farming Scheme, which will compel agricultural landowners to dedicate 10 per cent of their land to natural habitat and 10 per cent to tree planting - in exchange for financial support. This is another example of someone in power coming up with a bats**t crazy idea that will cripple farmer's and also put another load bearing burden on the poor taxpayer. When it comes to politics and the environment common sense seems to have gone out the window. What problems are the Welsh government trying to solve? |
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Post by Nobbygas on Feb 20, 2024 11:45:45 GMT
So, the Welsh, under Drakeford, want to implement a farming policy that will result in Farmer's having to leave 20% of their land fallow for 'environmental reasons'. Mark Drakeford's cabinet is consulting on the Sustainable Farming Scheme, which will compel agricultural landowners to dedicate 10 per cent of their land to natural habitat and 10 per cent to tree planting - in exchange for financial support. This is another example of someone in power coming up with a bats**t crazy idea that will cripple farmer's and also put another load bearing burden on the poor taxpayer. When it comes to politics and the environment common sense seems to have gone out the window. What problems are the Welsh government trying to solve? I can only imagine it's to save the Polar Bears etc. I'm not sure that crashing the Welsh farming economy is going to help though. It was the same with the 20mph limit imposed. There was supposed to be 'consultations' when everyone knew it was already a done deal. Another crazy idea has been mooted recently. Some idiot has proposed re-introducing tariff's to cross the Severn Bridges again. Apparently, this will help reduce the amount of traffic in Wales thereby helping the environment, and also raise money that could be 'invested' elsewhere. What this would do to the Welsh economy is anyone's guess. |
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Post by eppinggas on Feb 22, 2024 13:56:33 GMT
What problems are the Welsh government trying to solve? I can only imagine it's to save the Polar Bears etc. I'm not sure that crashing the Welsh farming economy is going to help though. It was the same with the 20mph limit imposed. There was supposed to be 'consultations' when everyone knew it was already a done deal. Another crazy idea has been mooted recently. Some idiot has proposed re-introducing tariff's to cross the Severn Bridges again. Apparently, this will help reduce the amount of traffic in Wales thereby helping the environment, and also raise money that could be 'invested' elsewhere. What this would do to the Welsh economy is anyone's guess. Government has to weigh these things up. Social and/or environmental responsibility vs the economic impact. I wouldn't trust the Tories or Sir Kier Flip Flop. Reform Party: "We all care about the environment and want cleaner air, and we can do this in a strategic, affordable way. Yet the Westminster Net Zero plan is making us all net poorer whilst creating more emissions overall as it outsources them overseas. It is therefore net stupid". Sounds about right. |
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Post by oldie on Feb 22, 2024 16:53:07 GMT
I can only imagine it's to save the Polar Bears etc. I'm not sure that crashing the Welsh farming economy is going to help though. It was the same with the 20mph limit imposed. There was supposed to be 'consultations' when everyone knew it was already a done deal. Another crazy idea has been mooted recently. Some idiot has proposed re-introducing tariff's to cross the Severn Bridges again. Apparently, this will help reduce the amount of traffic in Wales thereby helping the environment, and also raise money that could be 'invested' elsewhere. What this would do to the Welsh economy is anyone's guess. Government has to weigh these things up. Social and/or environmental responsibility vs the economic impact. I wouldn't trust the Tories or Sir Kier Flip Flop. Reform Party: "We all care about the environment and want cleaner air, and we can do this in a strategic, affordable way. Yet the Westminster Net Zero plan is making us all net poorer whilst creating more emissions overall as it outsources them overseas. It is therefore net stupid". Sounds about right. This is going to be delicious |
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