5th Report - The economic and cultural impacts of trade and environmental policy on family farms in Wales

Select Committee
Welsh Affairs Committee HC 607 7 April 2022
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 14 items (8 recs)
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Government Response (AI assessment · 13 of 14 classified)
Accepted 4
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 4
Deferred 3
Not Addressed 1
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Recommendations

3 results
11 Accepted
Although agricultural policy is a devolved responsibility, we heard calls for the four governments to...
Recommendation
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 … Read more
Government Response Summary
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 Accepted
Para 57
The future of farming in Wales depends on the viability of career options for younger...
Recommendation
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 … Read more
Government Response Summary
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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14 Accepted
We are aware of the importance of succession for family farms.
Recommendation
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 … Read more
Government Response Summary
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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10 Conclusion Accepted
Para 49
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 the existing system of payments for food production will have …
Government Response Summary
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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