Agri Politics
NFU Cymru set to launch legal challenge over 'damaging' NVZ regulations
NFU Cymru is to launch a legal challenge against the Welsh government’s new rules to control agricultural pollution, having previously...
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Rural Life
Farm unions respond to launch of refreshed Countryside Code
Farm unions have responded positively to the launch of the new Countryside Code which was announced by the government today...
Agri-Business
New Countryside Code launched to help people enjoy the outdoors
A new, refreshed Countryside Code has been launched today by Natural England and Natural Resources Wales, coinciding with the 70th...
Rural Life
Farmer comes up with unique way to get revenge on driver who blocked his gate
A farmer in Wales has come up with a unique way to get back at a driver who blocked access...
Arable
IBERS confirms a strong resurgence in oat production
Plant breeders at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) in Wales are confirming a growing demand for...
Agri Politics
FUW rejects White Paper proposals and calls for 'genuine' Welsh policy on agriculture
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has rejected the key proposals for the future of agricultural support in Wales set...
Sheep
AHDB states that the sheep sector 'is at a crossroads' in its long-term outlook report
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) latest Horizon report has set the long-term outlook for the sheep sector in...
Agri-Business
New ‘luxury’ Welsh Lamb product set to hit the shelves for Easter
A new “luxury” Welsh Lamb product will be available in a leading supermarket just in time for consumers to celebrate...
Agri Politics
New HCC chair aims to build on strong sustainable Welsh brand
Determination to deliver for Wales’ producers and processors, and drive forward the country’s flagship red meat brands is a pledge...
Agri-Business
Novel TB and Johne’s test secures £2.3 million funding for full validation
A novel bovine TB and Johne’s test, which boasts quicker and more accurate results, has secured £2.3 million funding for full World...
Agri Politics
White Paper policy proposals do not match industry’s ambition - NFU Cymru
“The Welsh government’s future policy proposals do not share NFU Cymru’s ambition and vision for the sustainable growth of the...
Environment
Discussions start at Stormont over NI’s 2 proposed environmental bills
Discussions have started in Stormont over two potentially competing environmental bills setting out targets for greenhouse gas emissions reductions. Northern...
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru welcomes 'fairer' red meat levy distribution
NFU Cymru has welcomed news that the red meat levy bodies in Wales, England and Scotland have agreed a redistribution...
Rural Life
Trailer manufacturer aids TV presenter Matt Baker in bid to save the family farm
A well known trailer manufacturer has come to the rescue of TV presenter Matt Baker as part of a new...
Arable
'The overall picture is positive for malt and malting barley' - NFU Scotland
Representatives of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland, England and Wales branches met with representatives of the Maltsters’ Association of...
Rural Life
Rural crime affects farmers 'financially and emotionally' - NFU Cymru
NFU Cymru has welcomed the announcement that the Welsh government will appoint an all-Wales rural and wildlife crime coordinator to...
Rural Life
Video: Aussie farmers seek urgent action to combat ‘mice plague’
Farmers in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) have called on their government to take action amid a...
Pig/Poultry
Avian Influenza housing measures set to be lifted on March 31
Compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds are set to be lifted at the end of this month, the...
