Actions to support the sustainable production of food, improve biodiversity, and strengthen the rural economy are part of proposals published today (5 July) which outline the next steps in designing Wales’ landmark future farm support scheme.
The Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals signify a major change and will be key in supporting Welsh farmers to play a leading role in delivering a more resilient environment and a more resilient rural economy.
Financial support will be provided for the work farmers do to meet the challenges of the climate and nature emergencies alongside the sustainable production of food.
The actions in the Scheme are set out under five characteristics which show the variety of ways the Welsh Government wants to support farmers to help them deliver a wide range of outcomes alongside the sustainable production of food.
These include working with farmers to help them adapt to changes in the environment or market, helping make the best use of their resources and supporting them to become more efficient, lower their greenhouse gas emissions and enhance existing carbon stocks through sequestration.
Payment rates are being informed by Welsh Government modelling and economic analysis which is still being undertaken.
A decision on how the final Scheme will look will not be made until further consultation on the detailed proposals and the economic analysis has been presented in 2023. This will include modelling the actions in the Scheme and assessing how the actions support farmers to produce food sustainably.
For further information visit Landmark new farm support proposals in Wales announced | GOV.WALES