The Brexit vote has led to the future of upland farming in Wales 'hanging in the balance', according to the sector.
Organisers of a conference will see farmers, academics, conservation bodies, and Government officials come together to talk about the negative impact of Brexit upon upland farming.
Bangor University, RSPB Cymru and Cynidr Consulting have worked in partnership with the Welsh government to organise an event on the 15 March to discuss the future of upland farming.
"In many ways, Brexit has led to the future of upland farming in Wales hanging in the balance," said Eifiona Thomas Lane, lecturer in Environmental Management at Bangor University.
"In light of this changing policy landscape, this event will examine the possible implications of leaving the EU, and facilitate wide discussion on the impact of Wales’ new environmental and sustainability-focussed legislation and policies on upland farming.
"It will strengthen key relationships between farming and landscape conservation, access, managing water, energy and nature. Farmers will have an opportunity to discuss and contribute to future policy developments for the future of upland farming in Wales."
The day will culminate in an interactive session to capture key issues and challenges which will be used to inform the development of future upland policy.
Cyndir Consulting Rural Development Consultant, Jane Ricketts Hein, said: "This is a really exciting time where a range of partnerships are springing up in response to Brexit policy changes.
"It is just one of many examples across Wales where we can see organisations and individuals with common interests coming together to find the best possible solutions for our rural communities."
'Essential to well-being'
RSPB Cymru Land Use Manager, Arfon Williams, said farming is 'essential to the well-being' of current and future generations in Wales.
He said: "Until now, farming policies have largely encouraged more intensive farming practices that have squeezed spaces for nature and limited the environmental benefits that sustainable farming can provide."
"We have the chance to change the future of upland farming so that it fulfils its potential to deliver environmental benefits for all, such as locking up atmospheric carbon in upland habitats and ensuring drinking water supplies.
"The challenge for upland farming is to achieve this alongside producing sustainable amounts of quality food and other commodities.
"This event is one of many positive actions happening all over the country to bring common-interest groups together to find common solutions to modern farming policy problems."
