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“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.
Welsh Government to Declare All-Wales Bluetongue (BTV-3) Restricted Zone from 10 November
The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies has today announced an all-Wales Restricted Zone (RZ) for Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) from 10 November 2025
Welsh cattle movement restrictions enhance TB control
Welsh farming families will benefit from stronger TB controls as cattle with previous inconclusive test results will have lifetime movement restrictions from January 2026.
Thousands of Welsh farms receive BPS advance payments
Today (Tuesday, October 14) more than £158m has been paid to Welsh farm businesses through Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2025 advance payments.
Wales gives beavers dam good protection
European beavers will become a protected native species under Welsh law.
Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) in Monmouthshire: Update
Following the confirmation of Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) at a premises in Monmouthshire, the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Wales has announced a Bluetongue Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) will be put in place around the farm from Wednesday 1st October.
Landmark Bill introduced to ban greyhound racing in Wales
Ending greyhound racing in Wales has today taken a significant step forward following the introduction of The Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill to the Senedd.
Welsh Government publishes draft legislation on the ban on greyhound racing in Wales
A draft version of the legislation that will ban greyhound racing in Wales has been published today.