The Royal Welsh Show 2026 has come to a close, and it was a great opportunity to connect with farmers, policymakers, and the wider agricultural community to discuss the future of food production and nature-friendly farming in Wales. Here are some of our highlights from the week.

The show began on a significant note for the farming sector. On Monday, July 20th, the Welsh Government confirmed clarity and commitment for the agricultural industry with a £340m/year budget for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) for the next three years. While the farming community continues to navigate rising costs, this announcement offered a vital measure of stability, ending the year-to-year funding model that had previously created uncertainty. Throughout the week, our team at the NFFN stand had many valuable conversations about this announcement and what it means for the resilience of Welsh farm businesses moving forward.

Advocacy remained at the heart of our presence. On Monday afternoon, we were pleased to host our panel event, "A two-way street: The mutual benefits of agriculture and nature", at the Lantra building.  It was an excellent discussion, reinforcing that farming and environmental stewardship are not mutually exclusive, but rather go hand in hand when building long-term business resilience.