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River pollution damaging industry's reputation, says First Minister

Environment

River pollution damaging industry's reputation, says First Minister

First Minister Mark Drakeford said Welsh agriculture can, and must, do better by working together to tackle water pollution. He was questioned by farmers at the Royal Welsh Show on how water companies were being held responsible for their actions

clock 28 July 2023 • 1 min read
River Wye feeling effects of 150 years of livestock farming

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River Wye feeling effects of 150 years of livestock farming

New study says action is required to protect both future food production and the environment

clock 28 July 2023 • 2 min read
Farming groups hit back against study that claims cutting out meat equivalent to taking 8 million cars off the road

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Farming groups hit back against study that claims cutting out meat equivalent to taking 8 million cars off the road

Latest Oxford University study branded 'disappointing' and 'simplistic' by industry

clock 24 July 2023 • 2 min read
Welsh Government's 10% tree cover target raises 'extreme concerns'

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Welsh Government's 10% tree cover target raises 'extreme concerns'

NFU Cymru said they are ‘disappointed' after Welsh Government held firm on their 10% tree cover target as part of the development of the Sustainable Farming Scheme

clock 12 July 2023 • 2 min read
Protecting our pollinators - government rescue plan is the 'Bees Needs'

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Protecting our pollinators - government rescue plan is the 'Bees Needs'

Public urged to support pollinators during Bees Needs Week

clock 11 July 2023 • 2 min read
Poultry farm makes river charity donation following pollution case

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Poultry farm makes river charity donation following pollution case

River Wye intensive poultry farm gives £1,500 to environmental group after waste breach

clock 05 July 2023 • 1 min read
Farm fined £24,000 for slurry spill

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Farm fined £24,000 for slurry spill

Durham business and farm manager found guilty of multiple pollution charges

clock 04 July 2023 • 2 min read
Íæż½ã½ã offered chance to cash in on £25m nature pot

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Íæż½ã½ã offered chance to cash in on £25m nature pot

The Government has launched a Species Survival Fund to restore and protect natural habitats

clock 03 July 2023 • 2 min read
Íæż½ã½ã asked for views on hedgerow protection

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Íæż½ã½ã asked for views on hedgerow protection

The consultation is key to meeting the Government's Environmental Improvement plan to support farmers to create or restore 30,000 miles of hedgerows by 2037

clock 28 June 2023 • 2 min read
Former NFU Devon chair Richard Haddock found dead after admitting environmental offences

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Former NFU Devon chair Richard Haddock found dead after admitting environmental offences

The 66-year-old, who was known to be in poor health, had pleaded guilty to six regulatory offences when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court last Friday

clock 26 June 2023 • 3 min read