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Police crack down on speeding drivers after livestock deaths on Gower commons
South Wales Police have launched a renewed campaign to slow drivers on the Gower commons, warning that speeding and inattentive…
Bluetongue control zone declared in Wales after four cases confirmed
A temporary control zone has been declared in Monmouthshire after Bluetongue virus (BTV‑3) was confirmed on four farms in Wales…
Cattle movements into Wales halved after Bluetongue restrictions, warns Senedd Member
Cattle movements from England into Wales have dropped by almost 50% since new Bluetongue restrictions were introduced in July, prompting…
Young South Wales beef and sheep farmer takes over as FUW Younger Voice for Farming chair
Young beef and sheep farmer Gemma Haines from South Wales has been elected as the Farmers’ Union of Wales Younger…
Mandatory CCTV in Welsh Slaughterhouses must not add financial burden onto producers say farming union
A recent consultation which would see mandatory CCTV in Welsh slaughterhouses was generally supported by members of the Farmers’ Union…
Remote Pembrokeshire cattle farm moo-ves into broadband fast lane
An Ambleston farming family, who were told fast broadband would never reach their home, are now enjoying ultrafast fibre speeds,…
FUW issues mental health warning following latest Bovine TB Programme proposals
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has warned that proposals contained within the recent Welsh Government Refreshed TB Eradication Programme consultation…
FUW urges caution over recent Welsh Bovine TB proposals
Plans which could potentially penalise cattle keepers who ‘fail to take notice’ of TB information when purchasing stock have been…
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. …