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Recommendation 1

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Welsh farming remains a vital but low-income and demanding profession.

Conclusion
In Wales, farming is a vital profession, central to the preservation of the Welsh language and rural culture. Despite its significance, it remains a physically demanding, low-income sector, largely made up of small, family- run livestock farms with an average annual income of around £22,000. We acknowledge that remuneration is low considering the intensive, remote and year-round nature of the work. (Conclusion, Paragraph 16)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 30 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗