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Changes to Bluetongue restrictions confirmed for Autumn sales & markets
Important changes to the Bluetongue restrictions currently in place in Wales will come into effect two weeks today.
Protecting Welsh communities from coal tip risks
The Deputy First Minister has visited a community living in the shadow of a disused coal tip in Rhondda Cynon Taf to discuss the significant ongoing investment being made to protect communities like theirs across Wales.
Deputy First Minister Feasts on Success at Royal Welsh Show Food Showcase
The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for climate change and rural affairs toured the flagship Food & Drink Wales Business Lounge at the Royal Welsh Show, today [Tuesday 22 July] witnessing firsthand how Welsh Government support is delivering major commercial opportunities for food and drink businesses across Wales.
Making wood work for Wales
Wales launches its first Timber Industrial Strategy today, to capitalise on growing global demand for timber, which is expected to quadruple by 2050.
‘Magnificent showcase’ of Royal Welsh not possible without our farmers – Deputy First Minister
As the Royal Welsh Show gets underway in Llanelwedd, the Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies has praised farmers for being the ‘backbone of our rural communities’.
Mumbles coastal flood defence scheme open
Homes and businesses at Mumbles in Swansea will benefit from enhanced protection against coastal flooding, following the completion of a major coastal defence project.
Senedd passes legislation to ensure safety of tips from Wales’s mining past
A Bill that provides a ‘crucial step forward’ in protecting Welsh communities from disused tips, both coal and non-coal, has today been passed by the Senedd.
New relationship between people of Wales and farmers
“This is a Scheme for the whole of Wales – A whole farm, whole nation approach” – Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies.
Bluetongue restrictions eased for livestock movements to approved ‘red markets’ in Wales
The introduction of Bluetongue Approved Red Markets will allow greater flexibility for farmers and auctioneers while maintaining disease controls.
Second Wales Rural Crime Strategy builds on success to strengthen protection
- Ambitious three-year strategy builds on successful joint approach between Welsh Government and police to tackle rural and wildlife crime
- Heritage crime becomes new priority area as Wales steps up protection of historical sites and cultural assets
- Gwent Police announces expansion of rural crime team to strengthen enforcement capabilities across the region
Curlew conservation project takes flight!
To mark the start of Wales Nature Week, the Deputy First Minister has seen for himself conservation efforts underway to save one of Wales' most endangered birds – the curlew.
Welsh marine environment boosted by pioneering fishing gear recycling scheme
More than 15 tonnes of end-of-life fishing gear has been recycled since 2023 through Wales' pioneering nationwide recycling initiative, helping protect marine environments and boost recycling rates.