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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.

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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.

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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.

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Additional funding for future water quality programmes announced

An additional £16m has been announced to tackle issues that threaten Wales’ water quality.

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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.

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£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.

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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'

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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.

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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. 

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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 

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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