THE Welsh Government says farmers should continue to apply for farming support programmes such as Glastir, despite the uncertainty on how these will be funded post-Brexit.
Pembrokeshire, which has a poor economy and as such has received millions of pounds in subsidies from the EU each year for over a decade, voted decisively to leave.
The government says protecting the interest of Wales and Welsh farmers is now an “urgent priority’’.
"In the immediate aftermath of the UK’s vote to leave the EU, Welsh farmers will continue to receive payments from EU programmes including the Common Agricultural Policy and should continue to apply for future farming support programmes as usual,’’ a government spokeswoman told Pembrokeshire Farmer.
"The First Minister has made clear how Wales must play a full part in discussions about the timings and the terms of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. This includes negotiations to continue to participate, on current terms, in major EU programmes like CAP until the end of 2020.’’
There will be no immediate changes to regulatory requirements or to EU investments and funding, she added. “The BPS continues, investment and Glastir scheme contracts will be honoured. This will allow continuity while arrangements are put in place for the longer term."
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