7. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of how the Welsh agri-food sector can help mitigate climate change? OAQ54674

Thank you. Welsh Government published 'Prosperity for All: A Low Carbon Wales', which includes detailed sector-by-sector emissions profiles, policies and proposals to achieve a low-carbon Wales for the agri-food sector. Future farming schemes and food action plans will continually be aligned to respond to the climate emergency.

Thank you, Minister. Since you announced the climate emergency here in Wales, what specific steps have you taken to mitigate the effects of climate change on the Welsh agri-food sector? Because I'm particularly concerned with the potential for price rises, which will affect farmers and households alike. 

Well, I think we'll certainly see price rises if we do leave the European Union. And one of the reasons I've been working with the agricultural sector, particularly around red meat and dairy sectors, is to make them more resilient and competitive. The agricultural sector are doing a great deal of work in relation to reducing their emissions. Agriculture accounted for 13 per cent of Welsh greenhouse gas emissions in 2017, and NFU Cymru in particular have come forward with some very good policies to become net zero.

Janet Finch-Saunders.

Sorry, is this in relation—?

If you're not ready to ask your question, I'll move on. 

Okay.