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Calls for continued collaboration at Oxford Farming conference.
Deputy First Minister tells conference he will 'always stand up for a fair and sustainable future for farmers'

Bird keepers in Wales urged to be vigilant as cases of avian flu rise in Great Britain.
Following an increasing number of cases of avian influenza in poultry and kept birds, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has declared a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across the East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston Upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

94% of farmers in Wales receive payments today.
As of today, 94% of farmers have received their full or balance Basic Payment Scheme 2024 payment.

Senedd votes to ban single-use vapes ban
A vote has been passed in the Senedd today introducing new regulations to prohibit the supply of single-use vapes in Wales.

Deputy First Minister confirms total of over £100m for coal tip safety this Senedd term
More than £100m will be invested into coal tip safety this Senedd term.

New legislation to address the safety issues caused by Wales’s mining past
A Bill that could see the creation of an organisation with responsibility for a new regime to manage Wales’s disused tips, both coal and non-coal, has been introduced today.

Statement from the Deputy First Minister – Red Warning for Storm Darragh
The Welsh Government’s Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has warned that there may be very significant impacts from Storm Darragh and urged people to take extreme care this weekend.

Another year of high-quality bathing water standards for Wales
The Welsh Government has today published the 2024 bathing water quality results, reflecting the ongoing efforts to protect and improve the health of Wales’ beaches and inland bathing sites.

Support for those affected by Storm Bert
Immediate financial support will be provided to people whose homes have been flooded during Storm Bert.

Updated plans for sustainable farming announced
“It was clear changes were needed - we said we would listen - and we’ve done just that” – Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies