Rural Life
Meirionnydd FUW highlights concerns of younger members
Younger members of the Meirionnydd branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) met the Welsh Government’s head of Future...
Wales
Dairy
FUW calls on UK and Welsh Governments to act now as fodder shortages loom
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has called on the UK and Welsh Governments to take action now to reduce...
Sheep
Brexit: AHDB warns farmers to prepare based on the little they do know
Brexit will provide Welsh agriculture and horticulture with both risks and opportunities, so farmers and growers, need to prepare now AHDB...
Beef
Dog walking blamed for rise in abortion-causing disease in Welsh livestock
Concerns over increasing reports of Neospora outbreaks in cattle have been highlighted at the meeting of the National Access Forum...
Rural Life
NFU Cymru launches new bilingual education resources
NFU Cymru has launched its new range of Science Farm / Fferm Wyddoniaeth education resources recently. President, John Davies was...
EU
FUW unveils its vision for the future UK agricultural policy framework
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has issued a discussion document on the need for a UK policy framework which...
Environment
Glastir derogation granted as hot weather continues
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed the Welsh Government’s agreement for derogations to be allowed where certain Glastir...
Agri-Business
BVA: 'Urgent action' needed to avoid Welsh vet shortfall
British Veterinary Association (BVA) president John Fishwick has called for “urgent action” to guard against a serious shortfall of vets...
Agri-Business
Wales Woman Farmer of the Year: Just a few days left to enter
Just a few days are left to nominate Wales’ next woman farmer of the year. The competition, which is run...
Agri Politics
Welsh union to put forward UK agricultural framework ideas
Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) president Glyn Roberts has raised concerns over the “stark contrast” between discussions on the future...
Beef
£2 million Brexit support deal for Welsh red meat sector
A multi-million-pound package of support to help the Welsh agri-food industry prepare for Brexit has been confirmed by First Minister...
Agri Politics
Farmers’ Union of Wales AGM kicks off today in Aberystwyth
First Minister Carwyn Jones is among the speakers set to take to the stage this afternoon as the keynote speaker...
N.Ireland
British farms ‘critically short’ of seasonal fruit and veg labour supply
England and Wales have suffered a 17% decline in the number of seasonal workers required for the harvesting of fruit...
Pig/Poultry
Case of bird flu confirmed in backyard flock of chickens in Wales
A case of avian influenza (bird flu) H5N8 has been confirmed in a backyard flock of chickens and ducks in...
Agri-Business
Two massive UK dairy farms covering 1,300 acres hit the market for €11.6m
Two dairy farms amounting to nearly 1,300ac has been put up for sale in Pembrokeshire in Wales, with a guide price of £10m...
World News
Video: Farm for lease for €1.30 a year includes free sheep flock!
Sheep farmers are being given the chance to lease a £1m coastal farm in Wales for £1 a year, in...
EU
A case of BSE has been identified in Wales
A case of BSE, also known as ‘mad cow disease’, has been identified in a dead cow on a farm in...
Machinery
Video: Back in the tractor cab with the help of a chair lift!
One Welsh farmer has come up with a way of getting from his wheelchair into the cab of his tractor...
