Post-Brexit farming model

Wales must develop a new ‘farming-plus’ model to ensure a sustainable post-Brexit agricultural policy.

The author was Professor of Environmental Policy and Planning and Director of the Sustainable Places Research Institute, Cardiff University.

Further information

The Welsh Brexit blog aims to inform and encourage constructive debate and analysis on issues relating to Wales and the UK's exit of the European Union.

Note that on the 10 July 2018 Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs in the Welsh Government, Lesley Griffiths, launched a consultation a new Land Management Programme to support Welsh farmers post-Brexit, replacing the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

• Primary Source

ESO: In Focus: Brexit - The United Kingdom and the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/brexit-the-united-kingdom-and-the-european-union/

ESO: Find more information on Wales and the EU Referendum, 23 June 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/advSearchLink?keyword=brexit%20wales%20&searchOption=all

Welsh Brexit: Blog, 21.03.18: The question of rural development: post-Brexit http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-question-of-rural-development-post-brexit/

Blog: Welsh Brexit, 20.11.17: Building a post-Brexit food and rural policy for Wales http://www.europeansources.info/record/building-a-post-brexit-food-and-rural-policy-for-wales/

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