Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd

QNR – in the Senedd on 23 June 2021.

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Photo of Llyr Gruffydd Llyr Gruffydd Plaid Cymru

(Translated) When does the Welsh Government intend to introduce an agriculture Bill for Wales?

Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour

(Translated)

I published an agriculture White Paper last December setting out my proposals for an agriculture (Wales) Bill. The First Minister will make an announcement on the legislative programme before the summer recess.

Photo of Mabon ap Gwynfor Mabon ap Gwynfor Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the future of the Glastir scheme?

Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour

(Translated)

As EU rural development programme funding ends, we are considering the future of Glastir in the context of new replacement domestic funds and the transition to our proposed sustainable farming scheme.

Photo of Hefin David Hefin David Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Government support for farm diversification in Wales?

Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour

The Welsh Government is committed to supporting all businesses in Wales. Business Wales and Farming Connect supports farm businesses to become more efficient, profitable and resilient. Support is tailored according to customer need and the different regions of Wales, dependant on requirements.

Photo of Delyth Jewell Delyth Jewell Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on efforts to improve animal welfare on Welsh farms?

Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour

Animal health and welfare is a priority for the Welsh Government and the Wales animal health and welfare framework Group. The Wales animal health and welfare framework, launched in 2014, sets out our 10-year overarching plan for making improvements in standards of animal health and welfare.