Rural Life
NFU Cymru launches new Sustainable Agriculture Award
NFU Cymru has launched a new Sustainable Agriculture Award to recognise the unparalleled contribution Welsh farming enterprises make to the...
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Agri-Business
Farmers play 'irreplaceable' role in protecting UK's natural environment
“Welsh farmers play an irreplaceable role in looking after our cherished environment,” NFU Cymru president John Davies told delegates at...
Rural Life
£1 farm tenant cleared of Trading Standards charges
The Great Orme farmer who won tenancy of the National Trust owned Parc Farm for just £1 has been declared...
Arable
Scottish potatoes help keep GB potato sector afloat
After a tough 2018 season, Scottish potatoes have become increasingly important to maintain supply this year, according to statistics from...
Sheep
NSA launches Next Generation summer workshops
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is excited to announce that bookings are now open for young sheep farmers to sign...
Agri-Business
Welsh farming unions welcome ‘Brexit and Our Land’ statement
Farmers’ unions in Wales have given a “cautious welcome” to the Welsh Government’s review of responses to the ‘Brexit and...
Agri-Business
Welsh Lamb scores top traceability marks in scientific study
As the first ever United Nations World Food Safety Day takes place tomorrow (June 7), Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat...
Agri-Business
Welsh Government publishes response to Brexit and Our Land consultation
The Welsh Government has published its response to one of its biggest ever rural consultations, over proposals for a new...
Environment
NFU Cymru hosts net-zero agriculture workshop
NFU Cymru has outlined Welsh agriculture’s net-zero ambitions during a special workshop for academics and industry stakeholders. The event was attended...
Agri-Business
US state visit raises fears of hasty trade deal
As US president Donald Trump begins his UK state visit, farm lobby bodies NFU Cymru and the Tenant Farmers’ Association...
Agri-Business
Welsh farm hitting the market could offer new entrant the perfect start
A small farm for sale in Wales could offer one young farmer a rare opportunity to get their foot on...
Dairy
Full judging team announced for 2019 UK Dairy Day
Completing the final judging team at year’s UK Dairy Day cattle show are the judges for the Dairy Shorthorn, Guernsey...
Agri Politics
May departure: Farming's reaction to PM's resignation
The UK’s farming bodies have warned May’s resignation means yet more uncertainty and a return to the possibility of a...
Agri-Business
Welsh pig industry heading towards more but smaller herds
Wales’ pig industry is moving towards a larger number of smaller herds, according to an industry update. Hybu Cig Cymru...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru plans events for tenant farmers
NFU Cymru has arranged two events for tenant farmers to consider Welsh Government Agricultural Tenancy Reform proposals. The events will...
Agri Politics
FUW urges against Brexit protest votes in EU election
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has warned that ‘protest votes’ in Thursday’s EU election in favour of hard-line Brexit...
Agri-Business
New Welsh group to tackle antimicrobial resistance in animals
A new initiative to prevent antibiotic resistance to bacteria in animals and its spread in the environment has been set...
Beef
Scottish prime cattle prices see modest increase
Scottish prime cattle producers have seen prices climb by 5% since the start of April. However, despite the recent boost...
