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Interim agri-environment scheme announced for 2024
An agri-environment scheme to support protection of habitats on agricultural land is to be introduced from 1 January 2024 until the beginning of the Sustainable Farming Scheme in 2025, the Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced.
Consultation on Wales’ first Fisheries Management Plans
Public consultations on two joint Wales and England Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) have been published today.
Update on Sustainable Farming scheme as co-design response published
The co-design response to the outline proposals of the Sustainable Farming Scheme has provided valuable feedback, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths said today.
Protecting environment and benefitting business key for Vale of Glamorgan farm
Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has visited a farm in the Vale of Glamorgan which is taking action to tackle the climate and nature emergencies and benefit their business.
Food and Drink Festivals and Events Fund announced
A £300,000 fund to provide support for food and drink festivals and events across Wales opens for applications today (Saturday, 1 July).
Vets vital in ensuring high animal health and welfare standards in Wales
Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has said she wants Wales to be viewed as the best place to practice veterinary medicine.
First Wales Agriculture Bill gets the go-ahead
Senedd Members have voted in favour of the first made-in-Wales Agriculture Bill which will be key in supporting farmers and sustainable food production for generations to come.
Historic Wales Agriculture Bill final stage to be voted on
The first-ever made-in-Wales Agriculture Bill moves to its final stage of Senedd scrutiny today (Tuesday, 27 June)
Higher payment rates announced for farmers creating woodland
The Welsh Government is calling on all farmers in Wales to help tackle the climate emergency by planting trees as higher payment rates for woodland creation are confirmed today (Thursday, May 25).
We all have a role to play in protecting our plants and trees – Rural Affairs Minister
Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths is reminding people what they can do to protect plants and trees in Wales from pests and diseases during National Plant Health Week.
First Wales Wildlife and Rural Crime Strategy to be launched
The first made-in-Wales strategy to tackle wildlife and rural crime is to be launched at the Royal Welsh Showground on Thursday.
Minister sees Denbighshire businesses and projects making a positive impact
North Wales Minister Lesley Griffiths has taken a first-hand look at how growing businesses and new developments are making a difference in Denbighshire.