Farming
New cattle-focused veterinary practice launches in West Wales
The Cattle Vet, a new, independent veterinary practice focused on cattle, has launched in West Wales. Based in Carmarthen, Newcastle…
Tesco dairy farmers and WWF team up to tackle climate change and improve herd health
An innovative trial to offer UK dairy farmers attractive subsidies that support growing feed more sustainably for their livestock, has…
£2m Farm Business Grant window to open in September
A new expression of interest window for the Farm Business Grant will open on 1st September Rural Affairs Minister, Lesley…
Gower Salt Marsh Lamb secures international protection
Gower Salt Marsh Lamb has become the first new product to be awarded UK Geographical Indication (UK GI) Status, the…
Family tribute to 3 year-old tragically killed in Clynderwen farm incident
The family of 3-year-old who died after an incident at a farm in Clynderwen have paid tribute. Dyfed Powys Police…
Cost of rural theft falls as pandemic keeps thieves away – but crime continues to plague the countryside
The cost of rural theft fell 20% in 2020 as COVID restrictions kept criminals out of the countryside, according to…
First ever commercial crop of vertically-grown strawberries heralds more sustainable future for UK fruit and veg production
A revolutionary and significantly greener way of growing fruit and vegetables in the UK is starting to gather pace. From…
Adopting insects as animal feed could replace over half a million tonnes of soy from the UK’s footprint according to new report
A new report states using insect meal to feed fish and livestock could cut the UK’s future soy footprint by a fifth,…
New Wildlife and Rural Crime Coordinator gets to work
The first ever all-Wales Wildlife and Rural Crime Coordinator will outline his priorities today after being appointed to the position.…
Calls for First Minister to apologise after ‘inaccurate and irresponsible’ Bovine TB claims
Welsh Conservatives have called on the First Minister to apologise after making 'misleading' claims regarding Bovine TB in the Senedd. …