Of course, we know that the Welsh agricultural industry is closely integrated with the European market, and we all recognise that the imposition of tariffs between the UK and the EU would be hugely damaging to Welsh farmers. I know that that is the Welsh Government's position on the matter, but perhaps in her response the Cabinet Secretary could provide an update on her discussions with her UK counterparts and, indeed, her European counterparts on ways in which to protect the industry for the future. 

Now, in March last year, the Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee undertook an inquiry into the future of land management in Wales, and, as part of the consultation, the Farmers' Union of Wales made it clear that Governments should proactively support UK food and farming through their own procurement policies. In the circumstances, perhaps the Cabinet Secretary can now tell us about the Welsh Government's procurement practices in relation to farming and explain what new action the Welsh Government has taken since the committee's inquiry to specifically address this point.

Whilst there are clearly many land management challenges for Wales post Brexit, there are also plenty of opportunities too. Developing a domestic Welsh agricultural policy can now offer the Welsh Government the opportunity to seriously look at the current regulatory landscape for farmers, and I'm pleased that today's statement confirms that the Welsh Government will now look at a new, flexible framework. This has long been championed by the industry. Indeed, NFU Cymru tell us that poor regulation is often cited as a reason for a lack of farm business confidence, and that it adds significantly to farmers' workloads. Now the Welsh Government has the opportunity to overhaul this landscape and ensure that more voluntary approaches are adopted so that, where regulations are introduced, they are supported by informed and sound evidence.

We know that the Welsh Government has yet to firmly close the door on proposed nitrate vulnerable zones in Wales, and this is a clear example of where the Welsh Government can better support Welsh farmers. Given the burdens that poor and excessive regulation can have on Welsh farmers, perhaps the Cabinet Secretary could tell us about her initial thoughts on tackling the regulatory landscape to better support land management.

Today's statement suggests a move towards introducing legislation, and perhaps the Cabinet Secretary can tell us when she intends to make a more concrete decision on this, along with what initial feedback she has already received from the industry on this particular agenda.

I'd like to briefly reiterate to the Cabinet Secretary the importance of access to a stable and productive workforce for the farming sector, and I'll be grateful for any updates to the discussions she's had with the rest of the UK and the EU regarding Wales's labour needs.

Finally, Presiding Officer—and by no means least—I'd like to put on record the significance of the Welsh agricultural industry, not just to our economy, but to our culture too, and I'm pleased that the Cabinet Secretary has also reiterated the importance of farming to our rural communities and the Welsh language today. Therefore, in closing, can I thank the Cabinet Secretary for her statement? I look forward to scrutinising the Welsh Government's progress on its land management policies in the coming weeks and coming months. Thank you.