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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.

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 Ministers have agreed to licence three Bluetongue (BTV-3) vaccines for emergency use across Wales.

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.

World Class fishing to be found off the west Wales coast.

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

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.

More than £1 million of Welsh Government funding is being made available to boost the marine, fisheries and aquaculture industry in Wales.

Deputy First Minister tells conference he will 'always stand up for a fair and sustainable future for farmers'

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.

As of today, 94% of farmers have received their full or balance Basic Payment Scheme 2024 payment. 

“It was clear changes were needed - we said we would listen - and we’ve done just that” – Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies