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Welsh Farmers gain new tools to build resilient, sustainable farms: Overview of Optional and Collaborative Layers of the Sustainable Farming Scheme published.

Farmers across Wales will have access to a wider range of support to improve the resilience and sustainability of their farm businesses, which is outlined in today’s publication of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): Optional and Collaborative Layers overview. 

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£3 Million Secured to Continue Welsh Sheep Genetics Programme

The Welsh Government has confirmed £3 million of funding over the next three financial years to continue the Welsh Sheep Genetics Programme (WSGP), supporting Welsh sheep farmers to improve efficiency, productivity and environmental performance.  

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The Senedd votes to ban Greyhound racing in Wales to protect animal welfare

The Senedd has today voted in favour of protecting greyhounds in Wales from the harms of racing. The Bill will prohibit greyhound racing in Wales.  

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Welsh Farmers to Access Low-Interest Green Loans

Welsh farming businesses will be able to access affordable finance to modernise their operations and cut carbon emissions, under a new loan scheme to be launched by the Welsh Government and delivered by the Development Bank of Wales later this year. 

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Ffermio Bro: Locally led actions deliver nature recovery

Welsh farmers will benefit from a £6.5 million funding boost after the Ffermio Bro scheme delivered remarkable results in its first year. 

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Apply now: Sustainable Farming Scheme opens for Welsh farmers

Welsh farmers will be able to apply for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) for the first time, as the Single Application Form (SAF) opens today, 2 March 2026.

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Higher Payments Available: Welsh Government Rewards Early Tree Planting with Enhanced Grants

Landowners and farmers across Wales can apply for enhanced tree planting grants from next week, with a new £825 per hectare incentive payment available for native broadleaf woodland creation.

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Pawsitive Change: £1 Million to Strengthen Animal Welfare Across Wales

Thousands of pets and animals across Wales will benefit from improved welfare protections as the Welsh Government confirms £1 million in continued funding for Animal Licensing Wales. 

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Anchoring Healthcare Where Fishers Need It Most

Fishing communities will no longer need to choose between work and health appointments, with free dental, physiotherapy and health checks now brought directly to harbours across Wales. 

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£11m Farming Connect programme to help Welsh farmers prepare for Sustainable Farming Scheme

A new £11m Farming Connect programme will be available for farmers in Wales to support them as they prepare to move to the new Sustainable Farming Scheme.  

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New rules ensure fairness and transparency for Welsh Sheep Farmers

A mandatory, standardised system for classifying sheep carcasses and price reporting comes into force on 28 January.  

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Deputy First Minister Celebrates Welsh Farming and Landmark Sustainable Farming Scheme at Oxford Farming Conference

Welsh farming took centre stage today at one of the UK's leading agricultural events, as Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, championed the sector's world-class produce and sustainable future at this year's Oxford Farming Conference.