Following the closure of the Welsh Government’s Brexit
and Our Land consultation, the Welsh Liberal Democrats
have urged the Welsh Government to carefully listen to the views
of farmers and ensure farmers are not let down as they begin to
consider their response.
The Welsh Government’s proposed model for supporting farmers and
land managers after Brexit involves removing any aspect of direct
support and instead focusing on promoting economic resilience and
public goods.
The Welsh Liberal Democrat response to the consultation called on
the Welsh Government to listen to Farming Unions and introduce a
system that retains a strong aspect of direct support.
Welsh Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs Spokesperson
said:
“Farmers are the backbone of rural communities and it’s essential
the Welsh Government creates a farm funding scheme that secures
the future of Welsh farmers and all the supply chains they
support.
“The Welsh Liberal Democrats have a proud history of
understanding and standing up for rural communities and today is
no different. We will continue to fight for the farming support
system our rural communities need.”
Welsh Liberal Democrat Agriculture Spokesperson Cllr
said:
“Welsh farmers face immense uncertainty surrounding their futures
after Brexit, as they still don’t know what access to European
markets they will have or whether their funding will be protected
long-term. It is essential the Welsh Government do all they can
to provide much needed reassurance and the climate of certainty
so vital for business planning.
“We urge the Welsh Government to listen to the FUW, NFU Cymru and
TFA and change course. The Welsh Government must maintain a
strong element of direct support in their future farm funding
schemes to protect the future of Welsh farms. Our food security
and our precious natural environment depend upon it.''
