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New Cabinet Secretary casts a wide net on first visit with fishers
Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies recently met with local fishers at Swansea Maritime Quarter.
Food and Drink Festivals and Events Fund announced.
A fund to support food and drink festivals and events across Wales opens for applications on Wednesday 1 May.
£20 million farm infrastructure support confirmed
Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has today confirmed two funding schemes to support investment in on farm infrastructure, which will help to build resilience to the potential impact of climate change.
Animal Welfare Teams delivering across Wales
Award-winning teams of animal licensing and enforcement officers are making a difference across Wales, as part of the Welsh Government’s plans to improve animal welfare, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths said today.
Statement from Rural Affairs Minister as consultation closes
The Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths has today thanked everyone who has taken the time to respond to the Sustainable Farming Scheme consultation. She has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting farming as a crucial means of addressing the climate and nature emergency which is threatening the ability of future generations to produce the food they need.
£1m boost for marine, fisheries and aquaculture industry in Wales
£1 million of Welsh Government funding is being made available to boost the marine, fisheries and aquaculture industry in Wales, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced.
Keeping Farmers Farming. Make sure we know your views - we are listening
As the consultation on the Sustainable Farming Scheme enters its final two weeks the Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths is urging people to take part in the consultation and make sure their views are heard.
First Minister announces new Coetiroedd Bach funding at Caernarfon school
The next round of funding for the Coetiroedd Bach/Tiny Forest scheme is now open, the First Minister Mark Drakeford announced today while visiting Ysgol Pendalar in Caernarfon.
Comment following meeting with the Farming Unions – 19 February
The Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths said: “I meet with the farming unions regularly and I wanted to have a meeting as soon as possible after our Sustainable Farming Scheme roadshows and theirs had been completed.
Avian Influenza: Bird gatherings ban relaxed in Wales
The ban on gatherings of Galliforme birds such as pheasants, chickens and turkeys has been lifted in Wales, Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Dr Richard Irvine has announced.
Responsible dog ownership vital to protect livestock
As the days lengthen and more of us are getting out into the countryside, people are being reminded to keep their dogs under control around livestock.
Mallows Bottling at Coed Ely goes from strength to strength
Mallows Bottling, a family-owned facility based in Coed Ely is going from strength to strength since it opened for business in 2021, with exports being its focus for the future growth.