As Cymru heads towards the parliamentary elections on 7 May 2026, this blog will be the home of all our campaign updates. We’ll be tracking key political developments and sharing how we’re working to put nature-friendly farming at the heart of election debates and future policy decisions and what you can do to make a difference.

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Talking to parliamentary candidates: A guide for NFFN members
24 March 2026

Over 90% of land in Wales is farmed, and new political decision-makers will play a central role in shaping how Welsh farming is supported in the coming years.

It is essential that Senedd candidates understand how vital nature-friendly farming is for Wales’ future. By speaking with candidates, we can encourage them to commit to investing what’s needed to make it the new normal - and to do so quickly.

This guide offers useful tips and example questions to help you have effective and impactful conversations with your parliamentary candidates. You might meet them on your doorstep, contact them directly or see them at a local hustings.