Welsh Farmers Rally in Cardiff Under ‘No Farmers No Food’ Banner

Published on March 1, 2024

CARDIFF—Thousands of farmers from across Wales converged on the Senedd in Cardiff on Wednesday, with many carrying placards reading “No Farmers, No Food,” to voice their concerns over critical issues affecting the Welsh agricultural sector, as the devolved Labour government is poised to introduce new regulations. At the heart of the ongoing unrest is proposed changes to subsidies, which would mandate that farmers dedicate 10 percent of their land to forestry and another 10 percent to wildlife habitats. This move has sparked widespread concern among the farming community, with fears for farmers’ livelihoods and the broader agricultural landscape. The protest brought together thousands of people, including members of the Senedd (MS), who gathered on the steps to hear grievances from a wide range of speakers....

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