The Farmers’ Union of Wales is seeking its members opinion on the future for agriculture post-Brexit through an online questionnaire, as the outcome of the UK referendum continues to raise numerous concerns about the future of agricultural support in Wales.
“The future of many of the most significant issues, such as the future of financial support, trade agreements and legislative change, remain uncertain. Therefor we would encourage members to identify those policy priorities, which will help develop a Welsh farming sector, which is profitable, sustainable and able to withstand increasing price volatility,” said FUW President Glyn Roberts.
The FUW wants to be sure that future policy positions have the backing of the Welsh agricultural sector and therefore, alongside an internal consultation, the Union has published an online Brexit questionnaire.
It is designed to give all Union members the chance to comment on some of the major issues relating to the types of agricultural policies that might best benefit Wales after the UK leaves the European Union.
The survey also has space for comments on how Welsh farming and our rural communities could or should change in a way which improves our financial, environmental and cultural sustainability.
“The FUW remains in regular contact with Welsh and UK Ministers and civil servants and it is now important that we identify the possible post-Brexit opportunities for Welsh agriculture,” added Glyn Roberts.
Members wishing to respond to the survey can access it via the following URL: www.fuw.org.uk/brexitsurvey