Payments made to 94% of Welsh farmers under BPS

More than 15,300 Welsh farm businesses, including those in Gwent, have received payments worth £66.88m, in addition to £160.52m paid as BPS advance payments.

This means payments totalling £227.40m have now been made.

Deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for rural affairs Huw Irranca-Davies said: “We are committed to continued financial support for farmers as they are at the heart of communities right across Wales, and they play a crucial role in our economy and food production.

“As stewards of our land, they play a key role in protecting and restoring nature and tackling the climate emergency.

“We live in uncertain and challenging times; however, you can be certain about this government’s steadfast commitment to supporting Welsh farmers to sustainably produce quality food, demonstrated today in the maintenance of the BPS budget, despite considerable financial pressures on other areas.

“I recently published an updated SFS Outline demonstrating the significant changes we have made to the proposed scheme thanks to consultation feedback from the industry and an intensive period of work with the ministerial roundtable and other stakeholders.

“The changes address the needs of Welsh farmers, while supporting the ongoing sustainable production of food, as well as climate change and nature commitments.

“We will continue to listen to, and work with stakeholders as we progress the extra detail needed before we make any final decisions on the SFS next year.

“We will continue to support the sector in a managed transition away from BPS from next year onwards.”

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