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Immediate changes to be made to on-farm slaughter.
The outcomes and recommendations from the Bovine TB Technical Advisory Group’s (TAG) first meeting are announced today.
Rural Affairs Secretary shares new timeframe for the Sustainable Farming Scheme
- Confirmation that the Basic Payment Scheme will be available in 2025
- Proposed SFS transition period will start in 2026
- “We have always said the Scheme would not be introduced until it is ready and I stand by that” - Rural Affairs Secretary, Huw Irranca-Davies
Welsh farmers urged to be vigilant for signs of Bluetongue.
Wales’ Chief Veterinary Officer has urged farmers in Wales to be alert to signs of Bluetongue as we enter a period where animals are at an increased risk of contracting Bluetongue virus from midges.
New Cabinet Secretary casts a wide net on first visit with fishers
Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies recently met with local fishers at Swansea Maritime Quarter.
Food and Drink Festivals and Events Fund announced.
A fund to support food and drink festivals and events across Wales opens for applications on Wednesday 1 May.
£20 million farm infrastructure support confirmed
Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has today confirmed two funding schemes to support investment in on farm infrastructure, which will help to build resilience to the potential impact of climate change.
Animal Welfare Teams delivering across Wales
Award-winning teams of animal licensing and enforcement officers are making a difference across Wales, as part of the Welsh Government’s plans to improve animal welfare, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths said today.
Statement from Rural Affairs Minister as consultation closes
The Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths has today thanked everyone who has taken the time to respond to the Sustainable Farming Scheme consultation. She has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting farming as a crucial means of addressing the climate and nature emergency which is threatening the ability of future generations to produce the food they need.
£1m boost for marine, fisheries and aquaculture industry in Wales
£1 million of Welsh Government funding is being made available to boost the marine, fisheries and aquaculture industry in Wales, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced.
Keeping Farmers Farming. Make sure we know your views - we are listening
As the consultation on the Sustainable Farming Scheme enters its final two weeks the Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths is urging people to take part in the consultation and make sure their views are heard.
First Minister announces new Coetiroedd Bach funding at Caernarfon school
The next round of funding for the Coetiroedd Bach/Tiny Forest scheme is now open, the First Minister Mark Drakeford announced today while visiting Ysgol Pendalar in Caernarfon.
Comment following meeting with the Farming Unions – 19 February
The Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths said: “I meet with the farming unions regularly and I wanted to have a meeting as soon as possible after our Sustainable Farming Scheme roadshows and theirs had been completed.