The economic and cultural impacts of trade and environmental policy on family farms in Wales
Welsh Affairs Committee
Closed
Inquiry
The Welsh Affairs Committee is conducting a short inquiry to explore the impact of major policy changes (particularly, but not exclusively, international trade and climate change) on family farms in Wales. Read inquiry launch and terms of reference
8
Recommendations
6
Conclusions
1
Report
2
Oral sessions
2
Events
Activity timeline 6 events
14 Jul
2022
2022
7 Apr
2022
2022
2 Feb
2022
2022
Oral evidence
2 Feb
2022
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 15, Palace of Westminster
24 Nov
2021
2021
Oral evidence
24 Nov
2021
2021
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 15, Palace of Westminster
Oral evidence sessions 2 sessions
2 Feb 2022
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Oral evidence
James Owen · Welsh Government
Jon Travis · Welsh Government
Julie James MS · Welsh Government
Vicky Jones · Welsh Government
24 Nov 2021
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Oral evidence
David Williams · Daily Mail
Dr Nick Fenwick · Farmers Union of Wales
John Davies · National Farmers Union Cymru
Professor Terry Marsden · Cardiff University
William Jones · Rural Affairs Committee, Wales YFC
Reports 1 report · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Report - The economic and cultural impacts of trade and envi… | HC 607 | 7 Apr 2022 | 14 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
4 results
10
Conclusion
Accepted
5th Report - The economic and cult…
We recognise the vital role that farmers play in food production and acknowledge the desire...
We recognise the vital role that farmers play in food production and acknowledge the desire of UK and Welsh governments to move to a system of funding for public goods. However, we are concerned about the impact that transitioning from …
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Government Response
The government states that arrangements are already in place between the UK Government (DEFRA) and the Devolved Administrations to co-operate on agricultural support issues under the Provisional Common Support Framework on Agricultural Support.
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Recommendation
Accepted
5th Report - The economic and cult…
Although agricultural policy is a devolved responsibility, we heard calls for the four governments to...
Although agricultural policy is a devolved responsibility, we heard calls for the four governments to ensure that they discuss changes to their respective agriculture policies. The UK Government should consult via the new Interministerial Group on Environment, Food and Rural …
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Government Response
The government states that arrangements are already in place between the UK Government (DEFRA) and the Devolved Administrations to co-operate on agricultural support issues under the Provisional Common Support Framework on Agricultural Support.
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13
Recommendation
Accepted
5th Report - The economic and cult…
The future of farming in Wales depends on the viability of career options for younger...
The future of farming in Wales depends on the viability of career options for younger generations to come through. We call on the UK and Welsh governments to work closely together to support and encourage new entrants; for example, respecting …
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Government Response
The Government will provide funding to create lasting opportunities for new entrants in England to access land, infrastructure and support to establish successful and innovative businesses. The UK Government will share information about the operation of the scheme with the Welsh Government as the scheme progresses.
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Recommendation
Accepted
5th Report - The economic and cult…
We are aware of the importance of succession for family farms.
We are aware of the importance of succession for family farms. One challenge for new entrants into the farming industry is the lack of opportunities available for older farmers to step aside and plan for their succession. We recommend that …
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Government Response
The UK Government has launched a Lump Sum Exit Scheme for farmers in England, which could help farmers leave the industry and open up opportunities for new entrants. They will share information about the operation of the scheme with the Welsh Government as the scheme progresses.
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