Government
Devolution is opportunity to solve Welsh ag problems - FUW
At the Farmer’s Union of Wales’ (FUW) annual farmhouse breakfast event today (Tuesday, January 24), FUW president Glyn Roberts said...
Wales
Rural Life
Man told to remove gates as they didn't match 'rural character of area'
A homeowner in southeast Wales has been refused planning permission for gates on his private property as they didn’t match...
Agri-Business
HCC Hill Ram scheme ensures bright future for Welsh sheep businesses
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) Hill Ram scheme is making sure the future is bright for Welsh...
Other
The search is on for a Welsh butcher that is 'a cut above the rest'
The Culinary Association of Wales (CAW) and Cambrian Training Company are searching for a Welsh butcher that is “a cut...
Government
New 5-year biosecurity strategy for plant health published
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Forestry Commission and Scottish and Welsh governments have today (Monday, January...
Environment
Waste disposal: Check the collection register and avoid fines
The English, Scottish and Welsh governments have records of all those registered to legally partake in waste collection/disposal and urge...
Government
Wales appoints new chief veterinary officer
Dr. Richard Irvine has today (Friday, December 23) been announced as Wales’ new chief veterinary officer (CVO). Irvine is currently...
Sheep
New project aims to eradicate sheep scab in Wales
Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has today (Monday, December 19) awarded Coleg Sir Gar a three-year contract to work on...
Schemes
90% of Welsh farms to receive full BPS payments tomorrow
90% of claimants will receive their full or balance Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2022 payments tomorrow (Friday, December 9), Minister...
Agri Politics
Wales to end the retail sale of peat
The retail sale of peat in horticulture will end in Wales, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced. The announcement...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu: Housing order comes into force in Wales today
Mandatory housing measures for all poultry and captive birds come into force across Wales today (Friday, December 2), meaning it...
Other
FUW Glamorgan elects new vice-chair
The Glamorgan branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has elected Charlotte Llewellyn, the daughter of FUW Glamorgan founding...
Sheep
England vs. Wales: Sheep show support for boys in red
England and Wales will face each other in the World Cup this evening (Tuesday, November 29), and two former professional...
Other
Welsh leeks gain PGI status
Wales’ national vegetable and emblem, the leek, is now officially protected as it has gained protected geographical indication (PGI) UK...
Other
Minister Griffiths to attend Royal Welsh Winter Fair today
Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths will be attending the Royal Welsh Winter Fair event today (Monday, November 28) and...
Rural Life
Welsh farmers raise funds for chemotherapy unit
Farmers from Montgomeryshire have raised vital funds towards the Bronglais chemo appeal and recently presented the cheque of £1,270 to...
Sheep
Carmarthenshire sheep farmer wins prestigious award
A sheep farmer from Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, has won the 2022 John Gittins Memorial Award for his outstanding contributions to the...
Arable
Welsh university develops drought-resistant crop
Aberystwyth University in Wales has created a new strain of a naturally drought-resistant crop to increase its adaptability to climate...
