Enough is Enough: Stop Dumping Welsh Farmland on Speculators!

It's time we stopped letting vast swathes of Welsh farmland be bought up by wealthy investors and developers looking to flip land for profit, often leaving it derelict or unproductive. This new policy proposes a strict 'Welsh First' land ownership rule for agricultural land, meaning priority will always be given to Welsh farmers, Welsh agricultural businesses, and Welsh community land trusts when farmland comes onto the market. This isn't about keeping outsiders out; it's about ensuring the land that feeds us stays in the hands of people who care about its future and the future of Wales.

The current system is a disgrace. We see prime agricultural land, the very bedrock of our food security and rural communities, being treated like just another commodity on a stock exchange. This speculation drives up prices, making it impossible for young Welsh farmers to get a foothold and forcing established farmers out.