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European market 'critical' for Wales' red meat sector
The head of Wales’ meat marketing board has told farmers that access to the European market is 'critical' for the Welsh red meat sector. Speaking at…
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Farmers do not trust Welsh government to deliver subsidies, says Welsh Conservative leader Davies
Farmers do not trust the Welsh government to deliver fit for purpose subsidies when the UK leaves the European Union, Welsh Conservative leader…
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Farming union joins campaigner to canvas views on government's Nitrate Vulnerable Zones proposals
Welsh farming union NFU Cymru has joined forces with a Pembrokeshire campaigner to canvas views on the Welsh Government’s Nitrate Vulnerable Zones…
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Welsh Water launches pesticide awareness campaign to protect drinking water quality
A new campaign which is aiming to encourage people to consider different ways of controlling pests and disease thereby improving water quality is to…
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RPA chief insists he is the 'right man for the job' despite late payment criticisms
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) chief Mark Grimshaw has insisted he is 'the right man for the job' to deliver an improved support payments service…
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EU report strengthens NFU call for dairy 'Producer Organisations'
The National Farmers Union has today renewed its call for new dairy Producer Organisations (POs) after the release of an EU Commission report into…
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MEPs back new national caps on pollutants, some stemming from agriculture
Plans for more ambitious national caps on emissions of key pollutants by 2030, including NOx, particulates and sulphur dioxide, won the support of…
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Brexit presents good opportunity to unlock new dairy markets, says upbeat report
With global demand for dairy products expected to grow over the next ten years, the UK has a good opportunity to unlock new markets post-Brexit…
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Extra funding for Wales needs to be targeted at improving broadband for rural communities, FUW says
News that Wales is to benefit from an additional £400 million to its capital budget has been welcomed by the Farmers’ Union of Wales, but 'urgent…
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Livestock sector wants Brexit transition period to protect domestic produce
A group of 18 organisations representing the UK livestock sector have held a meeting with farming minister George Eustice to discuss Brexit…
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