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Welsh Government extends funding for coastal capacity building
• Coastal Capacity Building Scheme extended for two years to support fisheries and coastal communities with sustainable growth and diversification
• Eleven successful projects already strengthening connections between people and nature across Wales
• Funding will build local skills and networks for nature recovery in coastal areas
Deputy First Minister visits award-winning climate-friendly beef farm
Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies has visited an award-winning Anglesey farm to see how sustainable farming practices are creating a blueprint for climate-friendly food production in Wales.
Partnership approach is driving progress for Wales’ TB eradication programme
Wales is making headway in its TB Eradication Programme through a strengthened partnership approach that is delivering positive changes in government policy for farmers while tackling the disease.
Support for nature-friendly farming across Wales’ most treasured landscapes
An innovative new scheme will provide farmers working in National Parks and National Landscapes (formerly Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty - AONBs) in Wales with practical assistance and dedicated funding for projects that support nature to recover and thrive.
New strategy aims to build a healthier and more resilient food system across Wales
A new Community Food Strategy aims to strengthen local food systems, improve healthy eating, and create more sustainable communities across Wales.
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.