Powys County Council is setting out a new long-term vision for its farm estate, with a focus on creating opportunities for future farmers and strengthening local food production.
The revised Farm Estate Policy – Supporting Sustainable Rural Futures will be considered by the council's Economy, Residents and Communities Scrutiny Committee ahead of a final decision on whether to adopt the policy by Cabinet.
The policy recognises the farm estate as a valuable public asset with a key role in supporting rural communities, the local economy and sustainable food production, helping deliver the council's ambition for a Stronger, Fairer, Greener Powys.
A central aim of the policy is to help more people access farming and build sustainable businesses in Powys. This includes increasing opportunities across the estate and supporting new and innovative approaches such as smaller-scale and diversified farming.
The policy also places greater emphasis on local food production and food security, helping to build more resilient food networks and support the rural economy.
Councillor Jake Berriman, Leader of Powys County Council, said:
“Our farm estate is a valuable public asset with huge potential to support our rural communities and local economy.
“We want it to create more opportunities for people to enter farming, including through new and innovative approaches, while also strengthening local food production.
“This policy sets a clear direction for the future, ensuring the estate is managed responsibly while continuing to deliver benefits for current and future generations across Powys.”
