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
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
5th Report - The economic and cult…
Agriculture plays a significant role in the Welsh economy, employing a higher percentage of the...
Agriculture plays a significant role in the Welsh economy, employing a higher percentage of the workforce in Wales than in other parts of the UK. However, the agriculture sector in Wales is dominated by large sub-sectors such as livestock production …
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Government Response
DIT publishes scoping and impact assessments at the launch and conclusion of new FTA negotiations, including an assessment of the economic impacts on UK’s regions and nations and recognizes the unique cultural contribution of Welsh farming communities.
Wales Office
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3
Recommendation
Acknowledged
5th Report - The economic and cult…
We welcome the inclusion of a member of the new Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC)...
We welcome the inclusion of a member of the new Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) who has experience of the agricultural landscape in Wales, along with moves to recruit new agri-food attachés, and the establishment of a new Food and …
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Government Response
DIT publishes scoping and impact assessments at the launch and conclusion of new FTA negotiations which provide analysis of the potential impacts on the nations and regions of the UK, including Wales, alongside impacts on sectors, including agriculture.
Wales Office
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
5th Report - The economic and cult…
We recognise the importance of increasing woodland to tackle the climate emergency.
We recognise the importance of increasing woodland to tackle the climate emergency. However, there are unintended consequences emerging as a result of planting too many trees, of the wrong type, in the wrong place. The move to net zero also …
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Government Response
The government acknowledges the concerns regarding companies buying Welsh farmland for tree planting and describes arrangements for cooperation between the UK Government and the Devolved Administrations on agricultural support issues. They mention the UK Agriculture Policy Collaboration Group (PCG) and the UK Agriculture Market Monitoring Group (MMG).
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
5th Report - The economic and cult…
Climate change is already having a clear impact on farming.
Climate change is already having a clear impact on farming. Changing weather patterns alter the farming environment and create greater instability. Wetter weather will increase challenges to livestock production with increased flooding of fields potentially reducing the crop production used …
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Government Response
The Government recognises the challenge of climate change and the need for swift action, mentioning working closely with the Welsh Government and other Devolved Administrations through established governance arrangements to ensure a joined-up and collaborative approach to delivering net zero via the Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change Inter-Ministerial Group.
Wales Office
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