Measures must be taken to allay the fears of Mid Wales farmers following Brexit, according to local Assembly Member, Russell George.
By far the biggest concern of the farming sector relates to the future of subsidies, and in particular how that funding is distributed to Welsh farmers once we have left the European Union.
Now, the Welsh Conservatives are calling for assurances that farm payments will be ring-fenced at a UK level and remain outside the usual budget process.
The Assembly Member for Montgomeryshire, Russell George, said:
"Without ring fencing this important funding, money for Mid Wales agriculture would be forced to compete with other public services like the Welsh NHS and schools.
"This would be devastating for Mid Wales' farmers and it would provide a platform for those who support massive cuts to farm subsidies.
"I am pleased to see that the First Minister now backs our position.
"90% of all agricultural exports go to the EU, so securing the best possible access to that market as part of a future free trade agreement will be vital for the Mid Wales farming industry.
"We need to ensure that Welsh farmers are not worse off after Brexit. Food security is too important an issue to be side-lined, and whilst Brexit may prove to be an opportunity to reform support for farmers, it is vital that financial support continues.
"Leaving the European Union presents challenges and opportunities but I have no doubt that the Prime Minister will deliver the best possible outcome for Mid Wales' farmers."