Wales

Union and Plaid Cymru claim victory for farmers over controversial NVZ rules

From October 17, the use of snares and glue traps will be made illegal in Wales to 'prevent indiscriminate suffering to animals.' The Welsh Government appreciate rodent control is essential, but said there are ‘more humane and targeted methods available'

Plaid Cymru Shadow Minister for Rural Affairs Llyr Gruffydd has called for agriculture to be ‘properly supported’

Welsh farmers still have little knowledge of what the payment rates would be for the new interim Habitat Wales Scheme. The new scheme is due to replace Glastir area-based payments on January 1, 2024

The NFU Cymru president, Aled Jones said the dairy industry seems to run on fuel called ‘hope it gets better' but the ‘tank is on red'. That was his message after he updated his milk projection forecast for the next 12 months

NFU Cymru wants the Welsh Government and Westminster to commit to providing long term funding arrangements which reflect the modern day cost to Welsh farmers of producing food, enhancing the environment and tackling climate change

Warnings the removal of support will lead to farmers quitting the organic sector

Welsh farming stalwart, Tom Evans, reflects on a life dedicated to farming. Gaina Morgan visits him to hear about how determination and a love for his family has helped him through

The complaint was made from someone living several miles away from the farm

The Centre of Excellence in Aberystwyth want to engage with all stakeholders in a joint endeavour to find new and better ways of combatting bovine tuberculosis