Commenting on the Welsh Government’s decision to delay the proposed badger cull, Shadow Minister for Rural Affairs, Antoinette Sandbach AM, said:
“There is no question that this is a miserable day for our farmers.
“By effectively shelving the pilot cull, the Welsh Labour government has cruelly betrayed the farming industry right across Wales.
“Three months ago – following scientific evidence – the Minister voted for this scheme.
“Now – despite a manifesto committed to a ‘science-led approach’ on the issue – he has kicked it into the long grass.
“We urgently need to see the specific legal and scientific evidence that has led to this postponement. I also want a breakdown of the full cost of putting the eradication policy on hold and conducting a review.
“Bovine TB continues to take a dreadful toll on our farming communities. Today’s announcement has dealt them another severe blow.”
