North Wales Assembly Member Mark Isherwood has questioned the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths AM, this week over what action she is taking to ensure the most is made of the significant opportunities for the agri-food sector in North Wales.
Raising the matter with the Secretary in the Assembly Chamber yesterday, Mr Isherwood said:
“Significant opportunities exist for the agri-food sector in North Wales, including improved supply chain collaboration and associated efficiency improvements. In fact, the “Brand Wales” encapsulates premium fresh produce backed up by great taste, the quality of Welsh grassland, the family farm tradition, the commitment of all in the supply chain and the location of abattoirs and processing facilities close to production.
“What meetings and how many meetings have you had with representatives, not just of farmers, but processors and retailers, given the importance of engaging with operators in the entire supply chain in relation to these matters?”
The Cabinet Secretary told Mr Isherwood she has had a significant number of meetings right across the food chain and her officials “continue to have those sorts of meetings on a weekly basis”.