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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.

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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.

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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.

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Welsh Government support of £20 million - more than 800 farmers have applied.

More than 800 farm business have applied for a share of over £20 million from two support schemes.

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Devolved Ministers attends landmark New York Climate Week

Deputy First Minister with responsibility for  Climate Change, Huw Irranca-Davies, Andrew Muir, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for the Northern Ireland Executive, Gillian Martin, Acting Secretary for Net Zero and Energy for the Scottish Government, have met ahead of the opening of the landmark Climate Week New York City. 

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Take stock now to build winter resilience

Now is the time to take stock of the amount of silage required on farm for the winter period.

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Mandatory bird registration coming into force soon: Register now!

From 1st October 2024 it will become a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Wales (and England) to register themselves with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

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Collaboration at the heart of new funding scheme for farmers.

The development phase of the new Integrated Natural Resources Scheme (INRS) is open for applications until 27 September.

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Welsh farmers urged to be vigilant for signs of Bluetongue

Following confirmation of new cases of Bluetongue virus in England, the Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales has urged farmers to be alert to signs of the virus.

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Cabinet Secretary announces funding for 16 new Coetiroedd Bach

The third round of funding has been awarded to 13 projects supporting the creation of 16 new Coetiroedd Bach (Tiny Forests) across Wales.