Extract from Welsh Assembly debate on the Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee annual report: 'The Welsh Government's progress on climate change mitigation' - Sep 26

We have to reduce emissions, but also prepare for the effects of climate change on our communities, our farmers and businesses, such as the impact of drought, flooding and harsh winters, and I will be shortly consulting on a new climate adaptation plan. I do recognise large strides forward are needed to be taken to decarbonise our agricultural sector without stifling growth, particularly in these uncertain times ahead of Brexit. It cannot be stressed enough that the correct management of the land and its natural resources is critical to safeguarding the environment and achieving our emission reduction targets. Members will be aware that in July I launched the 'Brexit and our land' consultation, and I would urge all Members to respond. But I just want to reassure Caroline Jones that we won't have CAP in future; we'll have a specific Welsh agricultural policy...

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