Environment Secretary Therese Coffey defended the government’s record on inflation at this year’s Royal Welsh Show.

Ms Coffey made the remarks as she visited the country’s largest agricultural show which launched earlier today.

The agriculture industry has been under pressure over the last two years with inflation pressures leaving many farms on the brink.

However, Ms Coffey defended the government’s record when tackling the crisis.

“We have been very conscious of the inflation challenges that people have had. It’s why we removed tariffs on certain element coming into the country to help with feed,” said Ms Coffey.

“We lifted the tariff during that time, I think that’s going to be an important element," said Ms Coffey. "Of course, prosperity with performance will be helped with prices both here in the UK and Wales but also taking advantage of the trade deals that we’ve got going."

Wales Farmer:

“There is no doubt there is an appetite for Welsh food.”

Ms Coffey made the remarks as she made her visit to the open day of the show this year to celebrate Welsh single malt whisky being given special status and said that she was enjoying the experience.

“What I have found is I love the different county approach. I’ve spent quite a bit of time going around different counties in the UK,” said Ms Coffey. “This brings it all together with the flavour of Glamorgan.”

“Today, in particular, I am very we are doing the geographical indication status for Welsh single malt whisky and of course that special barley, 100 per cent Welsh water.

“We’re exporting to 45 countries around the world and there clearly a good appetite and I’ll be tasting some a bit later. I’ve actually got a bottle in my office in Parliament.”