Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs

QNR – in the Senedd at on 11 July 2018.

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Photo of Mr Simon Thomas Mr Simon Thomas Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What target does the Welsh Government have in place for growth in organic agriculture?

Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour

(Translated)

The Glastir Organic scheme, part-funded through the Welsh Government rural development programme, has a target of supporting 542 farmers to either convert to or to maintain their organic status over the period 2014-20. To date, we are actively supporting 563 organic farm businesses.

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