Welsh Government

Union asks Welsh Government to 'urgently review' Asulox ban

Legislation

Union asks Welsh Government to 'urgently review' Asulox ban

NFU Cymru have asked the Welsh Government for 'immediate sight' of the HSE evidence on which the decision to ban emergency use of the herbicide to control bracken was based on

clock 28 June 2023 • 2 min read
Minister said 'responsible ownership' is key to tackling livestock attacks 

Livestock

Minister said 'responsible ownership' is key to tackling livestock attacks 

Speaking at the British Veterinary Association event in Cardiff, the Rural Affairs Minister said she wanted Wales to be the 'best place' to practice veterinary medicine

clock 28 June 2023 • 1 min read
Lesley Griffiths challenged on Wales' bTB testing

Livestock

Lesley Griffiths challenged on Wales' bTB testing

Welsh conservative assembly member Janet Finch-Saunders asked Ms Griffiths why there is not an ‘even playing field' when it comes to the bTB testing charts across Wales, England and Scotland

clock 16 June 2023 • 1 min read
Farming charity 'left to pick up the pieces' on mental health

Politics

Farming charity 'left to pick up the pieces' on mental health

Welsh Government is leaving it to us to take ‘all the responsibility' for the welfare of farmers when it comes to the impact of bovine TB, says charity.

clock 25 May 2023 • 2 min read
Welsh BPS payments to remain at current level for next two years

Farm Business

Welsh BPS payments to remain at current level for next two years

Welsh farm groups have welcomed the news that direct payments to farmers in 2023 will remain the same as they have over the past three years.

clock 15 December 2022 • 2 min read