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Pawsitive Change: £1 Million to Strengthen Animal Welfare Across Wales
Thousands of pets and animals across Wales will benefit from improved welfare protections as the Welsh Government confirms £1 million in continued funding for Animal Licensing Wales.
Anchoring Healthcare Where Fishers Need It Most
Fishing communities will no longer need to choose between work and health appointments, with free dental, physiotherapy and health checks now brought directly to harbours across Wales.
£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.
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.
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:
“Historic moment” as climate and agriculture regulations pass
Landmark regulations that secure Wales' climate commitments and enable the roll-out of the Sustainable Farming Scheme have been passed in the Senedd.
Wales strengthens animal disease testing capability
Livestock farmers and animal health officials in Wales are set to benefit from regional disease testing following investment to start the process of establishing a specialist diagnostic centre at Aberystwyth University.
Deputy First Minister announces £3m organic farming support at Winter Fair
Organic farmers across Wales could benefit from £3 million in support payments during 2026-27, the Deputy First Minister will announce at the Hybu Cig Cymru reception at the Winter Fair.
Celebrating Local Food Partnerships at the Wales Real Food and Farming Conference
The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has confirmed that the Welsh Government is on track to deliver £2 million funding for Local Food Partnerships in 2025-26.
Compulsory housing measures introduced to protect against avian influenza
Poultry and captive bird keepers in Wales must house their birds from Thursday 13 November as measures are introduced to combat the heightened risk of avian influenza.