The 2025 Order introduces increased minimum wage rates and allowances for workers in the agricultural, horticultural, and agri-forestry sectors in Wales. From 1 April 2025:
- The hourly rate for year one apprentices will rise from £6.40 to £7.55.
- The hourly rate for agricultural workers aged 21 and over will increase from £11.79 to £12.21.
It remains a criminal offence to pay agricultural workers less than the statutory agricultural minimum wage.
The next steps for employers:
- Audit current pay arrangements to identify affected staff.
- Communicate upcoming changes to managers and payroll teams.
- Review apprenticeship programmes to ensure compliance with new minimums.
- Monitor further guidance from the Welsh Government.
