Wales has a forward-looking government with sustainability high on the agenda. It is small enough for individuals and projects to make a difference, big enough for economies of scale, and diverse in its landscapes and culture. It has several innovative pieces of legislation that could support a transition to fairer and more environmentally sustainable farming and food production, if political authority and public support can be mobilised to link them together. However, there is still much to do to ensure that progressive policies in development are enacted and that those that exist have meaningful impact.

In this session we will discuss recent developments in Wales, including the first Wales Real Food and Farming Conference (WRFFC) which was raised as an idea in a session at ORFC 2019 and took place in November 2019; Welsh Government policy reviews for agriculture and land management, and food and drink; and the Food Manifesto for Wales.

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