We Can Do Both Neil meets the protesting Welsh farmers
May 30, 2024
Aled Jones, President of the NFU Wales, and Claire Morgan, former Welsh Woman Farmer of the Year, share insights on the heated protests by Welsh farmers against new environmental policies. They discuss the struggles between maintaining food security and adhering to sustainability guidelines, emphasizing the need for flexibility in regulations. Claire presents innovative, nature-friendly farming solutions that could enhance profitability. The duo voices concerns about the agricultural sector's future, stressing the urgency for collaboration with policymakers.
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Farmers' Protest
- Welsh farmers protested the government's proposed tree-planting scheme.
- They placed 5,500 wellington boots outside the Senedd building, symbolizing potential job losses.
Financial Concerns
- One farmer believes the 10% tree cover policy is "financial suicide".
- They are concerned about reduced food production and reliance on other countries.
Exclusion from Scheme
- Claire Morgan points out the scheme excludes young, tenant farmers, and those with common land or SSSI status.
- She believes the scheme is not universal despite its name.