Environment
Defra launches the Healthy Bees Plan 2030 to help protect honey bees
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Welsh government have published the Healthy Bees Plan 2030...
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N.Ireland
Britain’s Avian Influenza risk raised to ‘high’ following 2 confirmed cases
The risk level of avian influenza establishing in wild birds in Britain has been raised from ‘medium to ‘high’ following...
Rural Life
NFU calls for a total ban of sky lanterns
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has been joined by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) to increase campaigning for local...
Forestry
Welsh forest locations earmarked as 'exemplar sites'
Locations across Wales have been earmarked as “exemplar sites” for the National Forest – a connected network of forests which...
Beef
UK meat and dairy products to be showcased in China
Red meat and dairy products from the UK will take centre stage in China this month at one of Asia’s...
Agri Politics
FUW gives cautious welcome to Trade and Agriculture Commission
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has given a cautious welcome to the decision to extend the role of the...
Sheep
NFU Cymru shows support for Welsh wool products
NFU Cymru is supporting the Welsh wool industry and raising money for charity by launching a new “She Who Dares…...
Dairy
Autumn-calving advice for farmers
As many beef farmers approach the autumn-calving season, a vet ambassador for an animal health project is encouraging farmers to...
Sheep
Love is all around for lamb campaign
Results from the annual Love Lamb Week campaign (September 1-7) have proved that PGI Welsh Lamb is popular with consumers....
Environment
Webinars to cover all aspects of tree planting
Following the cancellation of summer and autumn shows such as APF, Farm Business Innovation, The Royal Welsh Show and CEREALS...
Rural Life
'Many farmers are suffering in silence' - FUW
On the eve of World Mental Health day (Friday, October 9), the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) hosted a virtual...
Schemes
Farmers reminded about BPS Support Scheme deadline
Those farmers who have submitted an application for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) via the Single Application Form (SAF) 2020...
Rural Life
'Don’t let negligence and ignorance be cause for a real-life horror' - fireworks
With bonfire night fast approaching and official displays cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is...
Agri Politics
Phasing out of BPS into RDP is 'a concern in itself' - FUW
In responding to the Welsh government’s latest sustainable farming consultation, the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has supported a number...
Pig/Poultry
Poultry keepers told to be on alert as avian flu risk upgraded to 'medium'
The chief vets from Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England have come together to release a statement about the threat...
Agri-Business
New rules and logos to protect British food and drink
New logos for food and drink products with the European Union Protected Food Name (EUPFN) status have been unveiled. At...
Rural Life
Release of beavers a 'short-sighted' move - FUW
The Montgomeryshire branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has called plans to release beavers into an enclosure at...
Agri-Business
Report: 63% of British people will buy more UK produce as a result of Covid-19 and Brexit
Research released by Barclays has uncovered the impact of the pandemic on consumer grocery shopping habits, as one-quarter of Brits...
