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Views sought on a draft Food Strategy for Wales

The Welsh Assembly Government is currently seeking people’s views on the draft food strategy for Wales, 'Food for Wales, Food from Wales 2010-2020'. To complement this, a series of regional consultation events will be held throughout Wales in September.

The draft strategy sets out a wide ranging vision of the place of food in Wales, with a view to develop a clear direction for the Welsh food industry to grow in a sustainable and profitable manner over the next 10 years.

Elin Jones, the Minister for Rural Affairs said:

“Our new overarching Food Strategy for Wales will set a long-term, ambitious, and proactive agenda to address the challenges ahead for food and farming.   It will include cross-cutting strategic issues such as health, food security, sustainability and rural development.  I hope the public will engage with us on this consultation to make sure that the final strategy is one that represents the best possible way forward."

Anyone wishing to attend a regional event, which are being held at venues in mid, south east, south west and north Wales before 25 August via email: foodpolicy@wales.gsi.gov.uk or phone 0300 062 2384 or 0300 062 2216.

The consultation on the strategy ends on the 28 September.

Regional events:

  • Mid Region Consultation: 7th September, 1:00 – 4:00pm,IBERS, Aberystwyth University, Gogerddan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3EB
  • South East Region Consultation: 8th September, 1:00 – 4:00pm,Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 5AL
  • South West Region Consultation: 14th September, 6:00 – 10:00pm,Nant y Ffin Hotel, Llandissilio, Clynderwen, Pembrokeshire, SA66 7SU
  • North Region Consultation: 16th September, 1:00pm – 4:00pm,Glasdir, Plas yn Dre, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0DF

Related Link:
Food and fisheries Food for Wales, Food from Wales 2010:2020 - Consultation on a Food Strategy for Wales

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