NFU Cymru puts forward key priorities ahead of Welsh budget

NFU Cymru president Aled Jones said he was ‘deeply concerned' any future adjustments to agricultural funding into the Welsh block grant would be ‘subject to the Barnett formula'

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock • 1 min read
NFU Cymru puts forward key priorities ahead of Welsh budget

Maintaining the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) budget for 2025 must be the key priority for Welsh Government when it publishes its draft budget for 2025-2026 next week, says NFU Cymru. Welsh agriculture...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Politics

'Frustration' mounts over Defra's revolving door
Politics

'Frustration' mounts over Defra's revolving door

Farmers call for the new Farming Minister to get on farm as soon as possible

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 16 June 2026 • 3 min read
Shake-up at Defra: What do we know about the new Farming Minister, Stephen Morgan?
Politics

Shake-up at Defra: What do we know about the new Farming Minister, Stephen Morgan?

The third Farming Minister under this Labour Government has been criticised by opposition for failing to speak out on farming issues

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 15 June 2026 • 2 min read
Stephen Morgan appointed Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs
Politics

Stephen Morgan appointed Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs

Dame Angela Eagle has been made Security Minister

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 12 June 2026 • 1 min read