The NFU is calling for the Government to recognise 'the extraordinary nature' of what has been the wettest 18 months since 1836, warning that many farms may be unable to survive
The roundtable will prioritise looking at ‘further and alternative proposals' to achieving additional carbon sequestration within SFS
Wales' new First Minister Vaughan Gething shares his farming roots and how a combination of traditional farming culture alongside cutting-edge innovation and diversification was the route for a successful future for Welsh agriculture
The funding schemes will provide support investment in on farm infrastructure to help 'build resilience to the potential impact of climate change'
Huw Irranca-Davies wants to work out the 'knotty issues' with the Sustainable Farming Scheme rather than delay its rollout
Prof. Glyn Hewinson will chair the TAG which will meet quarterly and provide advice to Welsh Ministers
As a glass-half-full person, I am hopeful that the new Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, will bring with him new insight, new vigour and new ideas
NFU Cymru president, Aled Jones said whilst he applauded Welsh Government's 'ambitious' time frame, he was resistant to launching an SFS scheme that was 'not ready', adding he felt there was a lack of comprehension on ‘the enormity' of what is still left to be done, including piloting and an up-to-date impact assessment
He replaces Lesley Griffiths who is now cabinet secretary for culture and social justice
Hollie Blockley and George Sturla set up their meat box business a few years ago and have thoughts on the way new policies could affect Welsh farm businesses