New Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice for Wales

09 April 2026

quad bike in field

A new Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice has been published and is designed to foster and encourage clarity, communication and mutual respect in the tenanted sector. 

The development of the Code was led by an Expert Panel, convened and facilitated by Welsh Government.

This Panel bought together representatives from across the industry including National Farmers Union Cymru (NFU Cymru), Farmers Union of Wales (FUW), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV), YFC Wales, Agricultural Law Association (ALA), Country Land and Business Association (CLA) and the Tenant Farmers Association Cymru (TFA Cymru) ensuring a broad and balanced range of perspectives from across the tenanted sector. 

The new Code provides guidance on the standards of behaviour expected from all landlords and tenants as well as those providing professional advice in connection with agricultural tenancy matters.

Drawing on existing codes and best practice guides, the Code reflects the specific needs and context of Wales, and aims to foster transparency, fairness and mutual responsibility between tenants, landlords, their representatives and professional advisers in Wales.

More from NFU Cymru:


Ask us a question about this page

Once you have submitted your query someone from NFU Cymru will contact you. If needed, your query will then be passed to the appropriate NFU policy team.

You have 0 characters remaining.

By completing the form with your details on this page, you are agreeing to have this information sent to the NFU for the purposes of contacting you regarding your enquiry. Please take time to read the NFU’s Privacy Notice if you require further information.