The rural sector has called on the Welsh government to ensure that the 'distinct needs' for farming in Wales is not forgotten post-Brexit.
On the development of a UK-specific policy to succeed the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), landowner organisation CLA is urging the Welsh political representatives to support the development of an over-arching UK-wide food, farming and environmental policy framework.
The organisation wants to ensure that rural businesses in Wales are "given scope to prosper" within UK-wide framework.
CLA Cymru Chairman, David Wynne Finch said farming is the "backbone" of rural Wales.
"The forestry industry too makes a vital contribution to the Welsh economy, heritage and landscapes," Mr Finch said.
"The vote for Brexit has created both the need and the opportunity for government, farmers and rural businesses across the UK to work together.
"We need to develop a food, farming and environmental policy to succeed and better the EU’s CAP.
"We must seize this opportunity to improve the resilience of farm businesses, while enriching the natural environment and creating trade and regulatory systems that work better across the UK.
'Every opportunity to prosper'
Mr Finch said the role of the devolved nations’ part in the Brexit process means there is a "new dynamic" in the relationship between Westminster and Cardiff.
He said: "We urge our MPs and AMs here in Wales to make sure that Welsh farmers are given every opportunity to prosper from the new arrangements.
"We do need consistency across the UK to avoid internal trade barriers and so that we have equal approaches to support and regulation.
"However, rural Wales has distinct challenges and opportunities – our farmers produce high quality products that are recognised across the world.
"Welsh farm businesses must be allowed to flourish within the wider framework," Mr Finch concluded.
