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Farmers and landowners launch a new Rural CrimeStoppers programme

July 11, 2019

A new campaign to cut country crime across Glamorgan has been launched to put an end to opportunist thieves stealing valuable agricultural equipment…

FUW to consult extensively on Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme

July 9, 2019

Agri-Business

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is planning to hold meetings during the summer and into the autumn to discuss the Welsh Government’s…

RSPCA saves 12 stranded sheep in flood rescue mission

July 8, 2019

Rural Life

A number of sheep had to be rescued in an operation that lasted two and a half hours in Wales, following severe flooding…

New butchershop magazine to inspire shoppers to get creative with meat

June 29, 2019

Agri-Business

With consumers turning back to independent butchers, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has launched a free magazine to inspire consumers…

Red Meat benchmarking data released to farmers in Wales

June 28, 2019

Agri-Business

Farmers who participated in Wales’ Red Meat Benchmarking project towards the end of 2018 can now evaluate their business performance against their peers.…

Man charged with explosive offences due to chemicals on UK farm

June 19, 2019

Rural Life

A man has been charged with offences relating to explosives and poisons by police following the discovery of chemicals on a farm in…

Tenant farmers meet to discuss Agricultural Tenancy Reform

June 17, 2019

Agri-Business

Tenant farmers in mid and south-east Wales have met to discuss the latest Government consultation on Agricultural Tenancy Reform. Held at Monmouthshire Livestock…

Welsh Government publishes response to Brexit and Our Land consultation

June 6, 2019

Agri-Business

The Welsh Government has published its response to one of its biggest ever rural consultations, over proposals for a new Land Management Programme…

Union calls for ’emergency measures’ to tackle Wales’ agricultural plastic backlog

May 23, 2019

Agri-Business

The Farmers’ Union of Wales says emergency measures are needed to help farmers recycle the thousands of tonnes of bale wrap, silage bags…

New Welsh group to tackle antimicrobial resistance in animals

May 20, 2019

Agri-Business

A new initiative to prevent antibiotic resistance to bacteria in animals and its spread in the environment has been set up in Wales.…

Welsh on-farm meetings to focus on beef production from grass

May 16, 2019

Beef

A series of on-farm meeting across Wales will focus on producing beef from grass in the most “efficient and sustainable way possible”. The…

FUW president to be honoured by Gorsedd of Bards

May 10, 2019

Rural Life

Welsh farming leader Glyn Roberts will be honoured by the Gorsedd of Bards at this year’s National Eisteddfod. The Farmers’ Union of Wales…

Cattle culled due to TB rises 12% as Wales ramps up eradication efforts

May 1, 2019

Agri-Business

Wales has made progress on its TB eradication programme, but the momentum must be kept up if the country is to stamp out…

Search is on for Wales Woman Farmer of the Year 2019

April 24, 2019

Rural Life

NFU Cymru and sponsors NFU Mutual have again begun the search for the Wales Woman Farmer of the Year. Now in its 23rd…

Wales’ Animal Health Group expands as it prepares to gear up activity

April 20, 2019

Agri-Business

Two new appointments have been made to Wales’ Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group as it prepares to ramp up operations. Sarah Carr…

Rescue mission enters 3rd day for 60 sheep trapped on sea cliff

April 3, 2019

Rural Life

A rescue operation to save 60 sheep trapped on a sea cliff has entered a third day in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Around 60 sheep…

Sheep event to tackle key issues in Welsh industry

April 2, 2019

Sheep

Brexit, animal health, and the environment will be some of the key issues to be addressed at the Welsh Sheep event in May,…

Food and drink sector training aims to ‘plug skills gap’

April 1, 2019

Agri-Business

A Welsh Government training initiative is being implemented to offer skills training to enhance the food and drink industry in Wales. The Food…

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