Lesley Griffiths MS
Senedd rejects call for final vote on farming support scheme
Opposition motion defeated as Welsh Government faces renewed pressure over Sustainable Farming Scheme
Farming union calls on Welsh Government to rethink Sustainable Farming Scheme
During emergency talks held today (19 January) with Minister for Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, and her officials, the Farmers’ Union…
New honey cultivates collaboration between Wales and Ukraine
The relationship between Wales and Ukraine has got even sweeter with the launch of a new honey that encapsulates the…
Thousands of Welsh farms to receive payments
More than 15,600 Welsh farms will receive a share of over £161m when Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2022 advance payments…
Welsh food and drink exports hit record high
Welsh food and drink exports hit a record high in 2021 reaching £641m, the Welsh Government has announced. Wales also…
Spanish expo is ‘Global opportunity to get people hooked on Welsh seafood’
Welsh seafood will be on display in Spain later this month at the world’s largest trade event for the sector…
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%…
Welsh Government publish 5 year animal welfare plan
A five-year plan which outlines steps towards achieving the ambition of ensuring a good quality of life for all animals…
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)…
£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…