Soil Association Cymru: Our work in Wales

We work across the whole farming and food system in Wales: from the farmer in the field, to the food on your plate. We are working to deliver real solutions to the challenges that our food system faces now and in the future.

Our policy work

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2026 Cymru election manifesto

Our priorities for the next Welsh Government on healthy food, nature-friendly farming, and climate and nature action in Wales.

2026 Cymru election manifesto

Organic certification

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Organic farming

Learn how organic farming works, how it protects soil, wildlife and animal welfare, and how it differs from intensive farming systems.
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Funding for organic conversion and management in Wales

Learn about funding opportunities to support your move into organic farming.
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Organic farming and growing

Apply for organic certification

Apply to convert your land or farm to organic.
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Our programmes

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Food for Life

Food For Life works with caterers, schools and communities, supporting to serve more than 1.5 million sustainable and healthy meals a day.
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Soil Association Exchange

Exchange supports farmers to adopt practices that make them more resilient and profitable, through robust data, tailored advice and new funding opportunities.
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Sustainable Food Places Wales

The Sustainable Food Places programme in Wales is delivered by Food Sense Wales. It supports a network of 7 members and a wider network of food partnerships in every local authority.
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Innovative Farmers

A network of farmers and growers running on-farm trials on their own terms. Join field labs, share what works and access the latest farmer-led research to help you make practical changes on your farm.
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Land Trust

The Soil Association Land Trust safeguards productive land donated by retiring farmers and landowners, ensuring it continues to be farmed organically and agroecologically for future generations. Find out how it works and how to get involved.
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Latest news from Wales

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Article by Andrew Tuddenham

Wales' Sustainable Farming Scheme - economic impact assessment

Welsh Government has now published the evidence base that underpins the introduction of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), including the Business Case and an updated economic analysis of the scheme.

Farming Wales
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Welsh Government announces Sustainable Farming Scheme

The Welsh Government has confirmed the Sustainable Farming Scheme, which takes an ambitious approach to sustainable food production in Wales and the UK.

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The Whole Truth campaign calls for action from Welsh Government

Nearly 20,000 people have signed our petition calling on the UK government to resist the influence of the ultra-processed food industry. We have written to Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies MS, to urge him to act with haste.

Insights Wales
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Article by Andrew Tuddenham

Minister right to continue to develop Sustainable Farming Scheme in Wales without delay

The Soil Association responds in favour to the new Welsh Rural Affairs minister decision to press ahead with the Sustainable Farming Scheme.

Organic Certification Farming Wales
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Article by Andrew Tuddenham

The Sustainable Farming Scheme consultation is over – so what’s next for farming in Wales?

Welsh Government’s ‘final’ consultation on the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) ended in early March, with the scheme expected to launch in 2025.

Wales Farming
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Article by Andrew Tuddenham

Local food supply chains and Food Sense Wales

Sourcing food locally can reduce emissions and helps to ensure growers receive a fair price for their produce.

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Contact our Wales team

Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm
0300 330 0150