Agri-Business
Minister thanks respondents to Sustainable Farming Scheme consultation
Welsh Minister for Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, has today (Friday, March 8) thanked everyone that took the time to respond...
Welsh government
Agri-Business
SFS proposals offers 'very little' for next generation of farmers
The next generation group of the Welsh National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) has warned that the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS)...
Agri-Business
Lack of consideration for tenant farmers in SFS is a concern - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said that the lack of consideration for tenant farmers and proper support for...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru Crops Board 'extremely concerned' over SFS proposals
Members of the Welsh National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) Crops Board are “extremely concerned” over proposals of the Welsh government’s...
Rural Life
Welsh govt warns owners to keep dogs under control
With lambing season underway, the Welsh government has issued a reminder to dog owners to keep their dogs under control...
Agri-Business
Welsh farmers show 'concern and worry' towards SFS proposals
Welsh farmers are showing “concern and worry” towards Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) proposals, according to NFU Cymru. The Welsh farming...
Agri-Business
Farmers and vets team up to improve animal health in Welsh pilot project
Farmers and vets are set to team up to help improve animal health and farm productivity under a pilot project...
Agri-Business
Wales: New measures to help tackle bovine TB from February
The Welsh government has announced new measures to tackle bovine tuberculosis (bTB) will come into force on February 1. The...
Government
6 appointments made to Food and Drink Wales Industry Board
Six appointments have been made to the Food and Drink Wales Industry Board, which aims to grow and enhance the...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru survey reveals 82% support financial help for farmers
The findings of a survey commissioned by the Welsh branch of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) have revealed that...
Agri Politics
New Welsh agri-tech plan looks to 'embrace technology'
The Welsh government has announced a new agri-tech plan centred on ensuring that the agriculture sector in Wales “fully benefits”...
Agri-Business
Wales: Farm site sale to allow creation of 500 new homes
Welsh Climate Change Minister Julie James, has approved the proposed sale of the Upper Cosmeston Farm site which will see...
Environment
Welsh ammonia reduction project applications open with £1m funding pot
Welsh projects aimed at helping reduce ammonia emissions can apply for part of the £1 million funding pot from today...
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’...
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,...
