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Welsh Government review highlights need for collective action to tackle water quality challenges
The Welsh Government has today published the independently chaired review of the Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021, led by Dr Susannah Bolton, alongside its response committing to implement all recommendations in full.
Welsh Government announces next steps in tackling antimicrobial resistance in animals
The Welsh Government has today published details of its continued commitment to tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animals across Wales, including £2 million of new funding and the establishment of a new expert advisory group.
Fishy business: illegal fishers caught hook, line and sinker
Five Belgian fishing companies and their vessel masters have been successfully prosecuted for serious breaches of fisheries legislation in Welsh waters, marking the latest success in Welsh Government's crackdown on illegal fishing activities.
Welsh Government approves Bluetongue vaccines licence for voluntary use
Welsh Ministers have agreed to licence three Bluetongue (BTV-3) vaccines for emergency use across Wales.
Wales moves to ban greyhound racing
Today [Tuesday, 18 February] the Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies has said that now is the right time to move to ban greyhound racing in Wales.
Reeling in the benefits off Wales’ first Bluefin Tuna Fishery
World Class fishing to be found off the west Wales coast.
Additional funding for future water quality programmes announced
An additional £16m has been announced to tackle issues that threaten Wales’ water quality.
Calls for vigilance following Foot and Mouth Disease case in Germany
Wales’ Chief Veterinary Officer, Richard Irvine is urging livestock owners in Wales to remain vigilant following the recent case of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Germany.
£1.4 million is now available for the Welsh Marine and Fisheries Scheme.
More than £1 million of Welsh Government funding is being made available to boost the marine, fisheries and aquaculture industry in Wales.
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.