Farming
Carmarthen Mart to reopen on 2 March
Carmarthenshire Council have announced that Carmarthen Mart is to re-open following a significant refurbishment. Leaseholders Nock Deighton Agricultural LLP will…
Lack of Bovine TB impact assessment is a disservice says FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has expressed extreme concern that the recent Welsh Government Refreshed TB Eradication Programme consultation has…
Pembrokeshire livestock owner convicted of animal welfare offences
Animals experienced ‘a large amount of suffering over a period of time’ according to District Judge Chris James at the…
Welsh farming union slams ASDA for withdrawing 100% support for British Beef
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has written to ASDA regarding the supermarket’s decision to step away from its pledge…
New housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds against avian flu
The Chief Veterinary Officers for Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland have agreed to bring in new housing measures to…
Welsh Government launches refreshed TB eradication scheme
A refreshed TB Eradication Programme will build on the positive progress already made in Wales which has seen a 48%…
Report claims greater action required to prevent irreversible outcomes for farming
Farming needs to urgently scale and pace the adoption of nature-based solutions for addressing climate change and biodiversity loss or…
Thousands of Welsh farms to receive early payment support
More than 15,600 farm businesses across Wales will tomorrow receive a share of over £159.6m in Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)…
Carmarthenshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs cycle 75km around county for charity
Around thirty cyclists got on their bikes to raise an incredible £4,350 for three important causes. The members, county officials…
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…