The economic and cultural impacts of trade and environmental policy on family farms in Wales
Welsh Affairs Committee
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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
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Recommendations
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Conclusions
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Report
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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
2 results
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
5th Report - The economic and cult…
As we concluded in our report on the implications for Wales of the UK/Australia FTA,...
As we concluded in our report on the implications for Wales of the UK/Australia FTA, we are acutely aware of the concerns held by Welsh farmers of the potential competitive threat posed by FTAs. However, while it is far from …
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Government Response
The response discusses the UK Woodland Carbon Code, Peatland Code, and Land Carbon Registry, as well as land ownership transparency, but does not address the committee's concerns about the impact of FTAs on Welsh agriculture or negotiating tactics that could disproportionately impact Wales.
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Conclusion
5th Report - The economic and cult…
Farming is economically, socially and culturally important in Wales.
Farming is economically, socially and culturally important in Wales. We recognise and endorse the vision of a future where the natural environment is cared for, prime agricultural land is cultivated effectively and appropriately, and where the next generation has a …
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