Following the announcement of a new UK Government scheme to support dairy farmers in England, Welsh Conservatives have called on the Labour Government to step up and do the same in Wales.
The new UK Government fund will enable eligible dairy farmers in England to access up to £10,000 each to help them overcome the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
With some dairy farmers facing financial difficulties and excess milk, the new UK Government fund will provide support for those most in need. Eligible dairy farmers will be entitled to up to £10,000 each, to cover 70% of their lost income during April and May to ensure they can continue to operate and sustain production capacity without impacts on animal welfare.
Commenting on the announcement, Tomos Dafydd Davies said:
This is welcome news for dairy farmers in England who have been so badly hit by the Coronavirus outbreak. It’s high time the Welsh Labour Government followed suit and provided much needed financial assistance for our Welsh dairy farmers - the backbone of our rural economy.”
