"There is the ability for the tenants to object to the planning permission on the grounds that it would have a massive affect on that tenant's ability to make a living from the holding, " said George Dunn, chief executive of the Tenant Farmer's Association.

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Representatives from the Country Land and Business Association, the Farming union of Wales and the National Farmer's Union Cymru stressed the importance of communication if the scheme is to be a success.

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