Agri Politics
£100 million funding shortfall 'a bitter blow for farmers' - NFU Cymru
A possible near £100 million shortfall in funding for Welsh agriculture is a “bitter blow at a critical and extremely...
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Agri-Business
BVA welcomes legislation for compulsory CCTV use in abattoirs
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed legislation that will make CCTV cameras compulsory in abattoirs in Scotland, following a...
Agri Politics
'Spending review will benefit rural Scotland' - SLE
Scottish Land and Estates (SLE) has welcomed funding commitments from the Spending Review which can help aid the rural economy...
Forestry
Forestry values surge in 'astonishing' year for the sector
The forestry market has had an “astonishing year” with competitive bidding seeing average values rise significantly and the total value...
Agri Politics
Farming unions unite to call for funding reassurances
“Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish farmers and their respective rural economies must not be the losers from a battle over...
Rural Life
FUW encourages people to shop local this Christmas
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging shoppers to keep their Christmas shopping local to show support for rural...
Rural Life
FUW addresses mental health concerns with Minister Morgan
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has highlighted an array of issues facing the farming community, which if left unaddressed...
Beef
Limousin bulls average over £3,200 at Welsh sale
The British Limousin Cattle Society hosted its autumn male and female sale at Brecon Livestock Market last Saturday (November 14)....
Agri-Business
The 'Magnificent Seven' principles that can help Welsh red meat
International food expert Chris Elliott OBE offered seven principles that would help the Welsh red meat industry with “a sustainable...
Environment
FUW dismayed at the axing of support for Welsh hydropower
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has reacted with dismay that support for Welsh hydropower has been axed and is...
Pig/Poultry
H5N8 avian influenza confirmed in birds in Gloucestershire
H5N8 avian influenza has been detected in captive birds at a non-poultry premise near Stroud in Gloucestershire. Tests are ongoing...
Beef
'No simple answers to ridding the country of bovine TB'
NFU Cymru has responded to the Welsh government’s statement on the Bovine TB Eradication Programme. NFU Cymru deputy president Aled...
Agri Politics
'No-deal' reports emphasise importance of securing EU trade deal - NFU Cymru
Following media reports around a “no-deal” Brexit and its potential impact on Welsh farming, NFU Cymru has again stressed the...
Agri Politics
'Agriculture Bill secures fairer share of red meat levy for each nation'
Changes to the distribution of red meat levy across England, Wales and Scotland will be implemented next year to recognise...
Rural Life
Farmer suffers serious injuries after falling into a quarry
A farmer is in a “serious but stable” condition after falling 40m into a quarry while tending to his livestock....
N.Ireland
Avian Influenza detected in wild swan in Northern Ireland
A wild swan found dead at Lough Beg, Co. Derry, has tested positive for avian influenza, Northern Ireland’s Department of...
Pig/Poultry
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared in Great Britain
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across England, Wales and Scotland to mitigate the risk of the...
Agri Politics
'Agriculture Bill clears way for devastating impact on rural communities' - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) says the newly passed Agriculture Act could open the door to devastating impacts on...
