Sheep
NSA 'frustrated' by exclusion from Welsh govt SFS roundtable
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is frustrated at the Welsh government’s failure to acknowledge a request to...
Wales
Agri Politics
FUW calls for £450m per year to fund agri and rural development
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has called for the allocation of at least £450 million per year in protected...
Agri-Business
Wales: Cattle keepers to carry out annual BVD tests from July
From July 1, 2024, cattle keepers in Wales will be required to screen their herds for bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD)...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru launches food security campaign for Welsh produce
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has launched a new campaign championing Welsh food and seeking the public’s...
Agri-Business
GrassCheck GB to celebrate fifth anniversary with Welsh farm event
The GrassCheck GB project will celebrate its fifth anniversary this year with an on-farm event in North Wales. The project...
Environment
Welsh Water fined £90k for polluting River Wye
Welsh Water Ltd has been fined £90,000 for breaking conditions of an environmental permit at a sewage treatment works near...
Agri Politics
Calls for a UK agri budget for the length of next parliament
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) is calling for a “clear undertaking” to provide a UK agricultural support...
Agri-Business
Welsh rural affairs secretary to chair the first SFS roundtable
The Welsh cabinet secretary for climate change and rural affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, will today (Thursday, June 6) chair the first...
Sheep
HCC raises concerns about declining lamb crop figures
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has raised concerns about the overall declining lamb crop figures. The red...
Agri-Business
Mandatory CCTV is a 'big step forward' for animal welfare -BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has praised new laws making the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in slaughterhouses in...
Beef
CCTV to be mandatory for slaughterhouses in Wales
The use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in slaughterhouses in Wales is to become mandatory this year. The mandatory use...
Beef
HCC launches Meat Minds initiative for those in red meat supply chain
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is recruiting young people from all areas of the red meat supply...
Agri-Business
Wales: Immediate changes to be made to on-farm slaughter
Immediate changes will be made to on-farm slaughter in Wales, the government has said, after recommendations from the Bovine TB...
Agri-Business
Sustainable Farming Scheme transition period to start in 2026
The Welsh rural affairs secretary has today (Tuesday, May 14) confirmed that the proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) transition period...
Agri-Business
Lidl signs milk contract with Pembrokeshire Creamery
Lidl GB has become the first retailer to sign a contract with Pembrokeshire Creamery to sell milk produced and bottled...
Rural Life
North Wales: 10 Bluefaced Leicester ewes stolen from Denbigh
10 Bluefaced Leicester ewes were stolen from a location in the Green, Denbigh, the North Wales Police rural crime team...
Agri-Business
Welsh farming unions welcome creation of SFS stakeholder group
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) and the National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) have both welcomed the creation...
Rural Life
NFU Cymru opens scholarship for 'youngsters wanting to travel the world'
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has opened the Gareth Raw Rees Memorial Scholarship for “youngsters wanting to...
