Professor Carwyn Jones, discusses the challenges facing the rural economy in Wales and opportunities to diversify and strengthen the rural economic base by adding value to the region’s agricultural and natural resources, developing new products, supporting research and innovation, and reducing waste with a circular economy approach.
Joined by guests Eifion Williams, Chief Executive, Circular Economy Wales CIC, Dr Rhian Hayward MBE, Chief Executive, Aberystwyth Innovation and Enterprise Campus Ltd and Cllr Goronwy Edwards, Cabinet Member and former leader of Conwy County Borough Council. The podcast discusses how we can start to rebuild rural areas, provides opportunities for high-quality employment, safeguarding the Welsh language and retaining young people.