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What is the Sustainable Farming Scheme and Can Hemp Qualify?

5 March 2026

7 min read

The SFS replaces direct payments with ecosystem service payments. Hemp delivers against carbon, biodiversity, soil health, and water quality. Here is what that means in practice.

Full article coming soon. Hemp Cymru is publishing this series across March and April 2026 ahead of the Senedd hustings on 26 April. Subscribe via hello@hempcymru.org to be notified when each piece publishes.