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** Reissuing with Pictures** Cleaner rivers, stronger regulation, better accountability: Wales charts new course for water governance
“It is time for a fundamental reset - to rebuild trust - that work begins now.” - Deputy First Minister.
Cleaner rivers, stronger regulation, better accountability: Wales charts new course for water governance
“It is time for a fundamental reset - to rebuild trust - that work begins now.” - Deputy First Minister.
Repair Cafe Wales saves over one million kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions
The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, launches Fix it February at a pop-up repair café in Cardiff.
New stats show another increase in recycling in Wales
Recycling has increased again as Wales continues its journey towards being a zero-waste nation.
£11m Farming Connect programme to help Welsh farmers prepare for Sustainable Farming Scheme
A new £11m Farming Connect programme will be available for farmers in Wales to support them as they prepare to move to the new Sustainable Farming Scheme.
Water summit actions flow towards healthier rivers
“Let’s continue this work together for the benefit of our rivers, our communities and our future” – Deputy First Minister
New rules ensure fairness and transparency for Welsh Sheep Farmers
A mandatory, standardised system for classifying sheep carcasses and price reporting comes into force on 28 January.
First finding of yellow-legged hornet in Wales
A dead nest of the yellow-legged hornet has been found near Wrexham, in the first confirmed discovery of the insect in Wales.
£80m to fund work on hundreds of coal tips across Wales
A new multiyear grant scheme will enable vital maintenance works on over 400 former coal tip sites across Wales thanks to over £80 million of funding.
Deputy First Minister Celebrates Welsh Farming and Landmark Sustainable Farming Scheme at Oxford Farming Conference
Welsh farming took centre stage today at one of the UK's leading agricultural events, as Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, championed the sector's world-class produce and sustainable future at this year's Oxford Farming Conference.
Funding is now available for the Welsh Marine and Fisheries Scheme
Welsh Government funding of up to £1.85m is now being made available to boost the marine, fisheries and aquaculture industry in Wales.
Statement from the Deputy First Minister
Reacting to today’s announcement from the UK Government around agricultural property relief, the Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, said: