Funding

Mr Drakeford said ‘no single part of the Welsh Government can regard itself as immune', including agriculture

The poll of over 1,000 adults in Wales, conducted by YouGov found 82 per cent support the Welsh Government providing financial support to farmers to produce food

Jeremy Moody, secretary and adviser to the CAAV, said farmers can help reduce emissions through slurry storage

British Sugar and NFU Sugar have agreed negotiations will recommence this week, aiming to agree a contract for next year as soon as possible

NFU Cymru has criticised the scheme, which is aimed at bridging the funding gap until the Sustainable Farming Scheme is introduced, citing a lack of clarity around the budget and what farmers can hope to receive

AHDB has analysed the effect of stacking elements of the SFI on arable, beef and sheep, dairy and mixed farms in England, as well as how to combine actions within the scheme

The programme offers free environmental and business skills training across England

It was after the Minister, Lesley Griffiths was put on a spot at the NFU Cymru Conference by Welsh organic dairy farmer Haydn Evans who criticised the Welsh Government for providing a cliff edge in funding for organic farmers in Wales

Welsh farmers pleaded with Rural Affairs Minister, Lesley Griffiths at NFU Cymru conference to fight their corner and provide stability for future funding

NFU Cymru criticised Red Tractor for ignoring the needs of devolved nations in their proposed environment module