Dairy
Dairy farmers are facing a hard winter - NFU Cymru
The Welsh branch of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) has said that dairy farmers will face a hard winter,...
Wales
Schemes
Wales: BPS advance payments to issue tomorrow
Advance payments under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will be issued to thousands of Welsh farmers tomorrow (Thursday, October 12),...
Other
One week to go until snares and glue traps ban in Wales
Welsh Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths has issued a reminder that the use of snares and glue traps will...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru conference to feature climate change discussions
This year’s Welsh National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) conference is set to feature discussions centred on climate change and agriculture’s...
Agri-Business
'Housing is needed for Welsh farming families' - Roger Parry & Partners
Planning consultancy Roger Parry & Partners has said the “huge barriers” facing Welsh farming families seeking housing need to be...
Government
'More important than ever' to be vigilant for bird flu - Welsh CVO
Wales’ chief veterinary officer (CVO), Dr Richard Irvine, has said it is “more important than ever” to maintain the very...
Agri-Business
Welsh government announces £80k in farm safety funding
The Welsh government has announced £80,000 in funding for the Welsh Farm Safety Partnership to raise awareness of farm safety....
Agri Politics
Tree planting alternatives can achieve similar reductions in emissions - FUW
Alternatives to tree planting can achieve equivalent reductions in emissions while also delivering a broad range of benefits, the Farmers’...
Agri-Business
FUW Carmarthenshire elects new chair
The Carmarthen branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has elected Ann Davies as its new chair. Davies was...
Schemes
Call for further clarity on Habitat Wales Scheme budget
The Welsh branch of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) has called for further clarity on the budget for the...
Government
Wales introduces total ban on snares and glue traps
Wales has introduced the first total ban on the use of snares and glue traps in the UK. Rural Affairs...
Agri Politics
Habitat Wales Scheme to open for applications this Friday
Applications for the Habitat Wales Scheme can be made from this Friday (September 29), the Welsh Minister for Rural Affairs,...
Agri Politics
Concerns that Glastir contract holders will be left worse off' with new scheme
The Welsh branch of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) has voiced concern that current Glastir contract holders could be...
Agri-Business
FCN to address loneliness in farming community at free Talgarth event
The Farming Community Network Cymru (FCN) is holding a free event to address loneliness and isolation in the farming community...
Rural Life
Pics: Pembrokeshire County Show winners 2023
The Pembrokeshire County Show awards acknowledge people in Pembrokeshire, Wales, working in agriculture across a variety of categories. Th awards...
Rural Life
Owner convicted after dog attack kills 22 ewes and injures 48
A dog owner in Wales has been convicted following a livestock attack whereby 22 pregnant sheep were killed and a...
Dairy
Pregnant cows die following dog chase in Wales
Four pregnant cows have died following a suspected dog chase in Llannerchymedd, Anglesey, Wales. As a result of being chased...
Government
NSA concerned about 'slippages' in planned progress of SFS
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is concerned about “slippages in the planned progress” of the proposed Sustainable...
