The Welsh Government will support the farming industry in Pembrokeshire, as in all parts of Wales, to become more profitable, sustainable, resilient, and professionally managed. Over 800 businesses in the region have signed up to Farming Connect, a vital element of our support to farming, food and forestry businesses.

I am looking at food and drink packaging as part of my refresh of ‘Towards Zero Waste’, which will become our route map for a circular economy in Wales. I fully support the proposed ban on microbeads and we are working with the Marine Conservation Society on marine litter.

We are currently working with local authorities to ensure we value and protect urban trees, identifying their wider benefits using iTree Eco survey methodology. Welsh Government’s green infrastructure capital fund includes a focus on improving the quality of the urban environment. The potential for urban woodland projects is being explored.

Agricultural powers belong to the people of Wales and I am accountable as Cabinet Secretary with responsibility for agriculture to this Assembly. I have repeatedly made it clear, post-Brexit there will be a distinct Welsh agriculture policy. However, I recognise the need for the UK to work together on certain matters.