All news articles FARM POLICYProposed law to put rural community needs at heart of policyA proposed new Rural Needs Act looks set to require public bodies across Wales to consider the effects of policies on rural communities before decisions are made. The Welsh government… FARM POLICYAngela Eagle comes home to roost as Defra secretarySeasoned politician and MP for Wallasey Angela Eagle has been appointed as the new environment secretary, marking a return to Defra just five weeks after she left the department. She… NEWSBritish Sugar announces plans to close Cantley factoryBritish Sugar has announced plans to cease beet processing at its Cantley factory in Norfolk at the end of next season, shrinking its operation from four factories to three. The… FARM POLICYTB target ‘doesn’t feel doable’, says Welsh first ministerFirst minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has admitted Wales’ target of eradicating bovine TB by 2041 “doesn’t feel doable” at present, as he pledged an evidence-led approach to tackling the disease.… NEWSRed meat sector risks losing critical mass – AHDB directorBritain’s shrinking cattle and sheep herds are putting the red meat supply chain at risk of losing the “critical mass” needed to remain competitive, the new AHDB Beef and Lamb… FARM POLICYCalls grow for UK dairy strategy as farm pressures mountThe UK dairy industry needs a clear long-term strategy to improve resilience and reverse the decline in farm numbers, according to farming leaders speaking at the Royal Welsh Show. Farmers’… FARM POLICYNew PM Andy Burnham urged to prioritise food securityNew prime minister Andy Burnham’s promises to stabilise and rekindle the UK economy must include food and farming, with a particular emphasis on food security, farm leaders have insisted. Entering… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 313: What to expect from Burnham governmentWhat does an Andy Burnham government mean for UK agriculture? This week, Westminster watcher Jeremy Moody examines the new prime minister’s farming credentials – and whether a land value tax… FARM POLICYFarm paperwork mountain under spotlight at Royal WelshNFU Cymru has issued a fresh call for a review of agricultural regulation, using this year’s Royal Welsh Show to spotlight the volume of paperwork facing Welsh farmers. To illustrate… FARM POLICYMulti-year farm budget brings certainty for WalesThe Welsh government has pledged more than £1bn over the next three years for farming to provide longer-term certainty under the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). The commitment, announced by rural… FARM POLICYGruffydd pledges partnership with farming industryWelsh rural affairs minister Llyr Gruffydd has pledged to work in partnership with the farming industry as the new Plaid Cymru minority government sets out its approach to agriculture, insisting… NEWSThis Week in Farming: Wheat up, pork down and two new motorsWelcome back to This Week in Farming, your one stop shop for the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. First, here’s your markets (opens as PDF), with… WEATHERHelicopter delay fuels family's wildfire anguishA farming family living beneath the Rhinogydd wildfire says it feels "forgotten" as flames continue to threaten grazing land, livestock and protected habitats while they wait for helicopter support to… NEWSTributes paid as NFU Livestock Board's David Barton passes awayNews has emerged that NFU Livestock Board chairman David Barton passed away unexpectedly while loading cattle on his farm in Gloucestershire on Thursday (16 July). Paying tribute, NFU president Tom… FARM POLICYDartmoor ponies removed from stocking rate calculationsFarmer and countryside groups have applauded a government decision to exclude Dartmoor ponies from stocking rate calculations when it comes to meeting agri-environment scheme conditions, but say further refinement is… WEATHERForage and water fears grow as Welsh dry spell bitesFarmers in parts of Wales are facing worsening water shortages, failing forage crops and grazing pressures as prolonged hot, dry weather intensifies. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) confirmed on Thursday (16… NEWSTB fears force agriculture show to cancel cattle classesConcerns about bovine TB have forced an agricultural show to cancel its cattle classes, highlighting the ongoing impact of the disease on farming in Wales. Organisers of Llanilar Show say… NEWSHCC launches campaign to boost demand for Welsh red meatWelsh red meat levy body Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) has launched a £300,000 campaign encouraging shoppers to choose PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef by looking for the official… More articles
