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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.
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.
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
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
Strong roots give further growth for National Forest
Today, the Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has announced a further 18 sites have been given National Forest for Wales status through the latest Status Scheme round.
£14 million available to farmers for further SFS Preparatory Phase schemes
The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has, today [Monday 4 November], announced that application windows for further SFS preparatory phase schemes are now open.
Branching out … a new fund to grow Wales’s forestry workforce
£280,000 is being invested in a new forestry-related skills and training fund by the Welsh Government, with the aim of growing the workforce and providing strong roots for the industry to bloom.
Thousands of Welsh farms receive BPS advance payments.
Today [14 October] £157.8m has been paid to over 15,500 Welsh farm businesses as Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2024 advance payments are made.
Multi-million pound flood defence work protecting one of Ceredigion’s iconic towns for the future
Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change, Huw Irranca-Davies, has visited Aberaeron to see the progress of a £31.5m flood defence scheme.
Social media update on Bluetongue Stereotype 3 (BTV-3)
Please see below latest social media update on Bluetongue Serotype 3 (BTV-3):Welsh Government Rural Affairs on X: "Bluetongue serotype 3 has been identified in an animal moved to Anglesey from the east of England. Please continue to be vigilant for the disease and practice safe sourcing of livestock. https://t.co/9ca7xyrEpF" / X
Bluetongue cases identified in Gwynedd, Wales
Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) has been identified in three sheep moved to Gwynedd from the east of England.
Welsh Government beats peatland targets a year early, saving more than 8,000 tonnes of carbon every year
Welsh peatlands are on the road to recovery thanks to a Welsh Government-funded action programme smashing its targets ahead of time.