Government
Wales appoints new chief veterinary officer
Dr. Richard Irvine has today (Friday, December 23) been announced as Wales’ new chief veterinary officer (CVO). Irvine is currently...
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Sheep
New project aims to eradicate sheep scab in Wales
Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has today (Monday, December 19) awarded Coleg Sir Gar a three-year contract to work on...
Agri Politics
Wales to end the retail sale of peat
The retail sale of peat in horticulture will end in Wales, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced. The announcement...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu: Housing order comes into force in Wales today
Mandatory housing measures for all poultry and captive birds come into force across Wales today (Friday, December 2), meaning it...
Sheep
England vs. Wales: Sheep show support for boys in red
England and Wales will face each other in the World Cup this evening (Tuesday, November 29), and two former professional...
Other
Rain and wind warning issued for Wales and southwest England
The Met Office has issued a Status Yellow rain and wind warning for Wales and parts of southern and western...
Government
Wales: Consultation on CCTV in slaughterhouses opens
A consultation on mandatory CCTV in Welsh slaughterhouses has opened today (Monday, November 14). It will run for twelve weeks,...
Pig/Poultry
NFU Cymru to meet with CVO over bird flu situation in Wales
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) will host a meeting with interim chief veterinary officer (CVO) of Wales,...
Dairy
Ag policy in Wales is 'inhibitive' to dairy farmers - NFU Cymru
Farmers gathering at the returning Welsh Dairy Show are concerned that Welsh agricultural policy proposals are ‘inhibitive’ to many working...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu: Nine new cases confirmed in England and Wales
Nine new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed in England and Wales. Bird flu was...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu confirmed in England and Wales over the weekend
Eight cases of avian influenza (bird flu) were confirmed across England and Wales over the weekend. The interim chief veterinary...
Agri Politics
Wales' chief veterinary officer to step down
Wales’ chief veterinary officer (CVO) Christianne Glossop is today (Friday, October 14) stepping down from the position after 17 years...
Agri-Business
'The dairy industry across Wales is worth celebrating' - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is looking forward to celebrating the dairy industry at this year’s Welsh Dairy Show,...
Beef
BVA welcomes appointment of ATTs in Wales
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the news that the Welsh government has approved the use of Approved Tuberculin...
Environment
Wales to triple peatland restoration targets
Minister for Climate Change Julie James has today (Monday, October 3) confirmed that Wales is tripling its peatland restoration targets...
Sheep
'Strong sales' at NSA Wales & Border ram sale
The National Sheep Association (NSA) Wales & Border ram sale saw a Blue Faced Leicester shearling sell for a record...
Dairy
Wales leads the way for providing milk to school kids
For the second year running, Wales leads the way amongst UK nations when it comes to providing primary school age...
Environment
Wales: Single-use plastic bill to be laid before Senedd today
A bill banning single-use plastic in Wales is expected to be laid before the Senedd today (Tuesday, September 20). “This...
