Minister dismisses Welsh call to restore organic funding

Warnings the removal of support will lead to farmers quitting the organic sector

clock • 2 min read
Wales currently has the highest proportion of land area certified as organic in the UK
Image:

Wales currently has the highest proportion of land area certified as organic in the UK

The decision to withdraw £3.1m of support for organic farming in Wales will lead to farmers quitting the sector, Welsh Government has been warned. The funding, which is offered in return for environmental...

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

 

More on Politics

British farmers have 'nothing to fear' over potential US-UK chlorine chicken deal, Nigel Farage says

British farmers have 'nothing to fear' over potential US-UK chlorine chicken deal, Nigel Farage says

Mr Farage said he wants to promote British farming as a 'high-end product', but he has continued to advocate for a trade deal with US President Donald Trump involving imports of lower welfare farming

clock 26 April 2025 • 4 min read
NFUS urges Chancellor to pause IHT changes until profitability review is complete

NFUS urges Chancellor to pause IHT changes until profitability review is complete

President welcomes Baroness Minette Batters' appointment but says Budget plans 'undermine its credibility'

clock 26 April 2025 • 2 min read
View from the hill: US in pursuit of UK market for pork and beef

View from the hill: US in pursuit of UK market for pork and beef

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been in the US this week to meet her US counterpart

clock 25 April 2025 • 3 min read