Agri-Business
UK Government and Prince Charles urge workers to 'Pick for Britain'
The UK Government and the Prince of Wales have urged students and furloughed workers to apply for seasonal farm work....
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Rural Life
Plaid launches 'I'm buying local' campaign to boost Welsh economy
Plaid Cymru has launched a major new campaign to help boost the Welsh food and drink industry. The ‘I’m buying...
Rural Life
‘Be kind to yourself’ farming union president urges farmers
Farmers’ Union of Wales president Glyn Roberts is urging farmers to be kind to themselves, as many are feeling the...
Sheep
Average shelf-life of Welsh Lamb improved by up to 16%
A significant boost to the average shelf-life of PGI Welsh Lamb could improve the long-term competitiveness of the industry according to...
Forestry
UK forestry investment market worth £121 million during 2019 – Savills report
The value of the UK forestry investment market was just over £121 million during the 2019 forest year (October 1,...
Agri-Business
Could rural business lead the UK's economic recovery?
Agricultural lobby bodies are hoping farm diversification projects – such as rural tourism and hospitality businesses – could lead the...
Agri-Business
Welsh Government launches dairy support package
Welsh Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has unveiled funding for Welsh dairy farmers hardest hit by the exceptional market conditions...
Agri-Business
Other UK nations urged to back financial support for dairy farmers
Farmers’ unions in Scotland and Wales have called for their respective Governments to back financial support for the dairy industry,...
Rural Life
Welsh farmers join forces to deliver food message to the public
More than 50 NFU Cymru members have united in a video message declaring their commitment to feed the nation throughout...
Agri-Business
New HCC board convenes during continued crisis
New additions to the Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) board met with their colleagues virtually this week...
Agri-Business
Vets welcome ‘pragmatic’ amendments to TB testing during Covid-19
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed temporary amendments to bovine TB testing in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that...
Rural Life
Search begins for second cohort of NFU young ambassadors
The National Farmers’ Union has kicked off recruitment for young people from across England and Wales to make a mark...
Beef
Levy boards launch £1.2 million campaign to aid beef carcase balance
A major £1.2 million national consumer campaign encouraging consumers to “Make It” with beef is being launched by Quality Meat...
Agri-Business
Former NFU president appointed as Organic Research Centre chairman
Former NFU president Tim Bennett has been appointed as the new chairman of the Organic Research Centre (ORC) Council of...
Agri-Business
NFU writes 2,230 letters to MPs calling for support for British dairy industry
More than 2,230 letters have been written to nearly 400 MPs as part of an NFU campaign calling for urgent...
Beef
Welsh union and retailers working to 'find solutions' to beef sector concerns
NFU Cymru has said it is in talks with retailers and industry stakeholders to promote Welsh beef as the sector...
Agri-Business
Calls for 'urgent review' of Economic Resilience Fund to support Welsh farms
NFU Cymru has called on the Welsh Economy Minister to urgently review the eligibility criteria for the Economic Resilience Fund...
Rural Life
Farmers appeal for public to boycott 'dangerous' NHS lantern event
Farmers across the country have urged members of the public to boycott plans to light dangerous sky lanterns in a...
