THE war of words between farmers and the Welsh government over climate change measures intensified as the First Minister hit back today at a threatened boycott.
Mark Drakeford was defending plans to tie farm subsidies to tree planting after senior figures in NFU Cymru threatened to boycott the scheme.
His government is setting up a new subsidy scheme for Welsh farms to take effect in 2025, replacing EU subsidies worth over £300 million a year.
In the second of a series of interviews with leaders of progressive parties in Wales ahead of the May 7 Senedd election David Nicholson talks to Welsh Green Party leader ANTHONY SLAUGHTER
Olive oil remains a vital foundation of food, agriculture and society, storing power in the bonds of solidarity. Though Palestinians are under attack, they continue to press forward write ROX MIDDLETON, LIAM SHAW and MIRIAM GAUNTLETT


