Forestry
ADAS points to the potential of agroforestry in the UK
According to Agricultural solutions provider ADAS, agroforestry could be one opportunity to help maximise the economic output of land. This...
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EU
FUW reiterates call for revoking Article 50 despite extension
The Farmers Union of Wales (FUW) has again called for Article 50 to be revoked, holding steadfast to this view,...
Agri-Business
UK unions reach out to European farmers on Brexit
UK farming unions are reaching out to their counterparts on the continent to seek support in avoiding a ‘no-deal’ Brexit....
Agri-Business
Leading vet: 'UK has become a hard sell'
A Leeds-based vet has told a veterinary conference in Portugal that the UK “has become a hard sell” as a...
Dairy
AHDB to expand its ‘strategic dairy farm network'
The AHDB has been awarded £1 million from the Betty Lawes’ Foundation to expand its strategic dairy farm network. This...
Rural Life
Rescue mission enters 3rd day for 60 sheep trapped on sea cliff
A rescue operation to save 60 sheep trapped on a sea cliff has entered a third day in Pembrokeshire, Wales....
Rural Life
FUW: 5G coverage plans have 'hidden costs' for farmers
The UK Government’s plans to increase mobile phone coverage across Wales has “hidden and potentially expensive side effects for farmers”,...
Sheep
Sheep event to tackle key issues in Welsh industry
Brexit, animal health, and the environment will be some of the key issues to be addressed at the Welsh Sheep...
Agri Politics
FUW: Revoke Article 50 to stop 'ticking Brexit time bomb'
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has reacted to the latest votes in the House of Commons, again arguing that...
Agri-Business
Food and drink sector training aims to 'plug skills gap'
A Welsh Government training initiative is being implemented to offer skills training to enhance the food and drink industry in...
Dairy
GB dairy producer numbers fall below 9,000
A recent survey by the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) of major milk buyers suggests there are currently around...
Sheep
FUW and industry groups draw up new shearing guidelines
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has collaborated with various industry organisations to produce a new set of guidelines for...
Rural Life
Local abattoirs campaign: 'Gove appears to be listening'
The Campaign for Local Abattoirs has welcomed the comments by Michael Gove on the future of small abattoirs. The Secretary...
Agri-Business
Withdrawal agreement rejected by UK Parliament for third time
The withdrawal agreement struck between Prime Minister Theresa May and the EU has been rejected for a third time in...
Agri Politics
'Farming roundtable' calls for parliament to deliver Brexit certainty
The ‘UK Farming Roundtable’, made up of representatives from 13 separate agricultural lobby groups, has written a letter to MPs...
Rural Life
'Share the Load': NFU Cymru aims to tackle farmers' mental health
The staff of the National Farmers’ Union for Wales (NFU Cymru) were recently given new insights into the issue of...
Agri-Business
Additional £22 million to boost Welsh food and drink industry
The Welsh food and drink industry will receive a £22 million funding boost to help the sector thrive after Brexit....
Agri Politics
Article 50 extension a 'stay of execution' unless deal is agreed
The National Farmers’ Union for Wales (NFU Cymru) has warned that the extension to Article 50, announced last week by...