The rural economy needs a dedicated plan from Welsh ministers at this "critical time", Labour AM Baroness Eluned Morgan has said.
Welsh Conservatives’ Assembly Member for Preseli Pembrokeshire has responded saying that when it comes to Wales’ rural economy, the Welsh Labour Government has a “long legacy” of “ignorance and neglect”.
Paul Davies AM, Welsh Conservative Shadow Secretary for Rural Affairs, calls on the Welsh Government to develop an economic strategy that addresses current challenges and meets future opportunities.
Mr Davies said: “When it comes to addressing the needs of our rural heartlands, the Welsh Labour administration have a long legacy of ignorance and neglect.
“Under their governance, the average income of farmers has plummeted by a quarter in the last year; the price of milk has fallen to new lows; and seven rural pubs go to the wall every week.
“The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs must work with farmers and business leaders to develop a comprehensive strategy that puts the rural economy on the best possible footing to prevail against these challenges and embraces the opportunities that lie ahead following our departure from the EU.”
