This week the Welsh government put its first Agriculture bill before the Senedd, as it set out primary legislation to establish the framework for future agricultural policy.

NFU Cymru stated that it will 'define farming in Wales for a generation or more'

Rural affairs minister, Lesley Griffiths, said the bill would support farmers, sustainable food production, and conserve and enhance the Welsh countryside, culture and language.

NFU Cymru president, Aled Jones, said that, in terms of its potential impact on Welsh farmers, the bill was the most important piece of legislation that he has seen since the Westminster 1947 Agriculture Act. He said: “For the first time in our history, this bill will give Wales the opportunity to implement its own food and farming policy, made in Wales for the people of Wales.

“It comes at a pivotal time for society with the importance and fragility of food affordability and security, both at home and abroad, being brought into sharp focus by the effects of the devastating conflict in Ukraine.

"It is clear that the disruption to food output, supply chains, availability and affordability of food could last for many years," said Mr Jones.

"This is why the bill, as a key objective, must underpin the production of a stable supply of safe, high quality, affordable food in Wales.”

The bill also includes the programme for government commitment for a complete ban on the use of snares and glue traps. Wales will be the first country in the UK to introduce a complete ban.

Its main focus is sustainable land management, establishing a policy and legislative framework aimed at ensuring farmers can carry on producing high quality food and agricultural goods for generations to come.

The bill will introduce protection for agricultural tenants, ensuring they are not unfairly restricted from accessing financial assistance.