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...
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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...
Sheep
FUW urges members to take advantage of free sheep scab testing
News that examination of skin scrape samples from sheep showing suspect clinical signs of sheep scab is being offered free...
Pig/Poultry
Further avian influenza cases confirmed in wild birds in England
A further three cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed in wild birds in Stroud, Gloucestershire, according to the Animal and Plant...
Beef
Beef revenue grows by nearly £10 million after targeted campaign
An eight-week spring campaign to support the red meat industry has generated £9.8 million in incremental retail beef sales. Jointly...
Agri-Business
Date set for NFU Cymru's Vision for Welsh Upland Farming Conference
Farmers across Wales are invited to virtually attend NFU Cymru’s Vision for Welsh Upland Farming Conference. The event will take...
Agri-Business
Poots warns British companies are ‘talking about pulling out of Northern Ireland’
Businesses in England, Scotland and Wales are already “talking about pulling out of Northern Ireland” as a result of Brexit-related...
Sheep
Farmers offered free testing service for sheep scab
NFU Cymru is encouraging Welsh sheep farmers to make use of a new free sheep scab testing service, while also...
Beef
Vet advises farmers to ‘carefully manage cattle lameness’
As cattle are being housed for the winter period, farmers are advised to carefully manage lameness within the herd. Cattle...
Rural Life
Largest ever survey into farmer well-being commissioned
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) is excited to announce the appointment of the University of Exeter to conduct a...
