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Flood-hit Milford Haven residents to help shape new national flooding support network
- Steering Group to be set up to help create an independent body with practical support for communities before, during and after floods.
- Announcement follows a visit to Milford Haven, where new flood defences are under construction.
- New members to be appointed to the committee coordinating flooding strategy across Wales.
Work begins on Wales’s first Climate and Nature Action Plan
- The Welsh Government has started work on Wales's first Climate and Nature Action Plan, which addresses climate change and nature loss together rather than as separate issues.
- The Welsh Government is establishing a Climate and Nature Board, chaired by Cabinet Minister Llyr Gruffydd, to help shape the plan and hold delivery to account.
- The plan sets a target of net zero by 2040 and substantive nature recovery by 2050.
Pembrokeshire and North Wales projects extended in fight against bovine TB
- New Government committed to eradicating bovine TB
- Pembrokeshire and North Wales projects extended following successes
- Strong collaboration between farmers, vets, academia and government key to combatting bovine TB
Support available for farmers as dry weather continues
- Capital grants available for boreholes, water harvesting and ventilation
- Temporary derogations available for farmers in the Sustainable Farming Scheme and farmers delivering preparatory scheme contacts.
- Guidance available on animal welfare in extreme weather
Bluetongue: Livestock keepers in Wales urged to take action
- Welsh Government is urging farmers and livestock keepers across Wales to check for signs of Bluetongue (BTV-3), as cases continue to rise in Wales and England.
- Livestock can move freely between England and Wales since the all-Wales Restricted Zone began in November 2025, so keepers should check the Bluetongue status of animals before buying or moving them.
- Keepers should take three steps: check the Bluetongue status of replacement animals, speak to their vet about vaccination, and report suspected cases promptly to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
Rural communities placed at the heart of Welsh Government
- White Paper published on issues and challenges facing rural Wales, action on climate change, sustainability and environmental protections.
- Around one in three people in Wales live in rural areas facing higher costs, lower pay and unequal access to services
- Proposals are designed to support thriving rural communities, businesses and public services
From farm to fork: Wales announces plan to transform the nation's food
- New strategy to cover the entire food system from farm to fork
- Expert group being established to shape the future of Welsh food
- Industry champion appointed to lead stakeholder engagement
Welsh farmers to receive over £1 billion in multi-year funding certainty
- £340 million per year guaranteed for three years to March 2030 to support the Sustainable Farming Scheme
- Funding commitment delivered within first 100 days of the new Government
Welsh coastal projects to restore seas and strengthen communities
- Seven projects across six local authority areas receive a share of £540,761
- Funding supports oyster restoration, marine monitoring, harbour improvements and seafood trail development
- Scheme delivered through Wales Council for Voluntary Action on behalf of Welsh Government
Welsh farms to access low-interest loans for sustainable investment
- Welsh farming businesses can apply for loans of between £25,001 and £1 million from 1 July 2026
- The scheme offers a fixed interest rate of 3%, with a repayment holiday and terms of up to 15 years
- Up to £5 million is available in 2026/27 to support energy efficiency, renewable energy and productivity improvements
Welsh cattle herds take next step to eradicate BVD
- Next phase of the industry-led programme to eradicate BVD from Wales - backed by farming unions, vets, markets and auctioneers.
- New rules from 1 July 2026 to protect cattle health, welfare and farm productivity across Wales.
- Cattle keepers with BVD Not-Negative herds must pre-movement test before moving animals off their holding.
More than £10m to restore nature across Wales as Minister sets out environmental and rural priorities
- £10m to restore biodiversity, create jobs and strengthen community connections with the natural environment.
- New Climate and Nature Plan to deliver net zero by 2040 and substantive nature recovery by 2050.
- Active work underway to secure a multi-annual budget for the Sustainable Farming Scheme.