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launch a co-design programme in the autumn.
This chapter:
• explains our plans for co-design programme; and • sets out what happens after this consultation. This consultation
9.1 This consultation document explains our proposals, seeking views on how we intend to support farmers after Brexit. However, we also need to start exploring the aspects of how the proposals put forward in this document would work on the ground.
9.2 We therefore propose to commence a co- design programme in addition to this consultation document. This will allow us to explore some of the practical aspects of the proposed scheme outcomes in a collaborative approach, which would not be fully possible using only a written consultation process. The co-design programme
9.3 The co-design programme may involve a range of approaches which could include workshops and on farm events. It will be in addition to other engagement opportunities during the course of the consultation period. As with this consultation document, it will involve gathering ideas and exploring opportunities. No decisions will be made within the co-design programme.
9.4 It is important that anyone wishing to engage in the consultation has access to the same information. The co-design programme will therefore not include substantially new or different information, which would influence responses to the proposals in this document. Instead, it will involve a more in-depth exploration of how proposed outcomes can best be
delivered through farmers’ actions and how they can be integrated into farming practice, where they are not already. Commencing the co-design programme alongside this consultation will help gather a wide range of views in a timely manner.
9.5 The co-design programme is considered helpful as the proposals in this document are significantly different to previous schemes run in Wales and would involve different ways of working for some farmers. For example, one element which may be included in co-design is the development of a new approach to soil nutrient management. We would need to work with farmers to determine the practical implications of implementing this approach in a way that delivers the outcomes we seek, fits with farming practice and can be monitored by the farmer and the Welsh Government. We would also need to work with farmers to determine the best way of communicating the benefits of undertaking soil nutrient management.
9.6 The proposed scheme would also involve different ways of working for the Welsh Government in terms of administrative processes (including scheme application, advisory services, transition and the monitoring of outcomes). Co-design will provide the opportunity for us to work with the direct users and recipients of the schemes to develop these processes. This work would build upon the success of the Rural Payments Wales (RPW) user groups, which have been instrumental in helping to develop systems such as RPW Online.
9.7 We will continue to consider the role of pilot projects. It is important to note we are not starting from a blank page, as we have over 20 years of
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agri-environment delivery to learn from. In particular, the Glastir Monitoring and Evaluation Programme, combined with wider scientific evidence, allows us to appraise the effectiveness of different farming practices (especially how actions may lead to delivery of outcomes). There is also an opportunity to learn from projects under the Sustainable Management Scheme, and schemes outside of Wales.
9.8 Given this existing evidence base, it may be most appropriate to target piloting on the practical aspects of scheme delivery. The co-design programme is an important first step.
9.9 The co-design programme will also input into deciding on the final name for the proposed scheme. We feel it will be important that the scheme name reflects the change of approach and its new role in the future of Welsh agriculture. With this in mind, we envisage a word or phrase which can be used in both Welsh and English and which will draw on influences from the land (tir), sustainability (cynnal), farming (amaeth), habitat (cynefin) and growth (tyfiant).
Who will be involved?
9.10 It is crucial that we include farmers in the co- design process to help us explore the finer details of how the proposed scheme could be delivered. This is because it is farmers who would be the direct recipients of future scheme payments. Many of the responses to the Brexit and our Land consultation highlighted the importance of including farmers in the design process.
9.11 A wide mix of farmers, as well as foresters and other land managers, will be needed to ensure the process is as representative as possible for all areas and sectors in Wales. In addition, many other individuals and organisations with an interest will need to be involved. This could include farming unions, environmental groups, advisers and
academics, along with any other technical specialists and Welsh Government staff considered necessary.
9.12 The co-design programme reflects our
commitment to the ways of working in the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015; specifically the importance of involving any interested people who could help us meet the well-being objectives, and acting in collaboration with them.
How do I get involved?
9.13 Further details including dates, locations and content will be publicised later in the year. As we expect a large number of interested individuals, we may require a short application so we can better match an individual’s interests to a particular subject matter. We may not be able to include all individuals who wish to be involved.
Next steps
9.14 The consultation document will run from 9 July 2019 to 30 October 2019. All written
responses will need to be submitted by this deadline. 9.15 It is intended for the co-design programme to commence later in the year. We will publish a summary of output detailing the results of the co-design programme once complete. This may be separate or combined with the summary of the written consultation.
9.16 The responses to the consultation will be considered carefully and in the round. We will then determine and set out next steps once we have been able to fully consider all consultation responses, and in the light of Brexit developments over the coming months. This will include further consultation and engagement on some aspects.
9.17 In the event the co-design programme results in fundamentally different proposals to those consulted on in this document, further consultation will be undertaken to ensure consultees are given a further opportunity to make representations about revised proposals.
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