In recognition of the ‘challenge' Welsh farmers have faced with compliance with the water and slurry storage regulations following the wet weather, the Cabinet Secretary confirmed amendments would be made to the Cross Compliance Verifiable Standards
All farmers in Wales are now required to comply with the pan-Wales Control of Agricultural Pollution regulations. Those utilising cattle slurry in particular will now be preparing for the closed period, which starts October 15
"By sidelining our farmers, we risk jeopardising both our food supply and the rural economy"
"My policy goal remains to keep bluetongue out of Wales"
Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Climate Change Huw Irranca-Davies said: "What we are doing is bringing forward a scheme that is right and accessible to all farmers, in order to do that we need lock the doors, bury ourselves away, and crunch through some serious matters"
Farmer-led group will have 'significant influence' says Rural Affairs Minister
Íæż½ã½ã' Union of Wales senior policy adviser Rebecca Voyle outlines what funding schemes are available now and over the next few months for farmers in Wales
Is education the answer to solving livestock worrying? Or is there still a lack of respect shown from dog owners?
Applications for the new Integrated Natural Resources Scheme (INRS) are until September 27