The Welsh Government provides significant levels of financial support for environmental projects which benefit the people of Wales both nationally and in their local communities. This includes core funding of over £21 million to successful applicants towards better management of our natural resources, increasing ecosystem resilience and delivery of commitments on biodiversity.

Leaving the EU raises many uncertainties for the agriculture sector in Wales. Officials are accessing a wide range of information sources to inform our understanding of the key vulnerabilities and opportunities. These analyses have already informed our position on EU exit as set out in the ‘Securing Wales’ Future’ White Paper.

The Welsh Government is working to support the agriculture sector in North Wales, as in all parts of Wales, to become more profitable, sustainable, resilient, and professionally managed. Almost 2,000 businesses in the region have signed up to Farming Connect, a vital element of our support to farming, food and forestry businesses.

Livestock markets across Wales are a critical component of the agricultural industry and offer significant employment within a rural area. They deliver competition to a marketplace that is heavily dominated by supermarket demands and allow farmers to buy and sell breeding, store and finished livestock which is fully traceable.

Torfaen County Borough Council receives annual funding via the environment and sustainable development single revenue grant to help deliver against key environmental priority areas; this includes local environment quality issues. This programme encourages local authorities to work collaboratively with key partners and local communities to target local needs and conditions.

Our internationally recognised environment Act draws from the key international obligations on climate change and biodiversity. Delivery against the Act and the wider framework of the well-being of future generations Act will ensure we deliver on our global environmental responsibility.