Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:15 pm on 6 December 2016.
Nitrates are a problem in some parts of Wales. There is no avoiding that, and we have to deal with this because of the negative impact it has on the environment. It is very important to listen; we understand that. The consultation is open until Christmas, but a meeting was held between officials and also representatives of the farming unions and farmers in October to deal with these issues, and it was a very positive meeting. The farmers themselves wanted to ensure that they consider ways of ensuring fewer nitrates go into the water system, and they wanted to collaborate with each other and with the Government to ensure that that was the case.