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NFU Cymru launches 'Putting the Pieces in Place' manifesto
Ahead of this week’s budget NFU Cymru will today launch it's manifesto for the forthcoming National Assembly elections. The Union wants to show…
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European Commission activates exceptional measures to further support farmers in crisis
The European Commission has announced today an additional package of exceptional measures using all the tools made available in the Common…
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Farmers and land managers can now apply for Countryside Stewardship
From today, farmers and land managers can apply for the Mid Tier and Higher Tier of the Countryside Stewardship. This is a competitive and targeted…
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'Interests of Welsh agriculture best served remaining within the EU', NFU Cymru says
Following yesterday's specially convened meeting of NFU Cymru’s governing body, the Union has concluded, on the basis of the current available…
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New research into dementia and the role of the rural environment
People living with dementia and their carers were asked about their engagement with nature and the outdoors in one of the largest projects of its…
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Targeted tree planting to combat flooding welcomed by landowners
A study has shown that strategic planting of trees on floodplains, could reduce the height of flooding in towns downstream by up to 20 per cent. The…
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CLA calls for creation of role to champion the needs of the Welsh rural community
The CLA has called for the creation of a Cabinet-level Ministerial post in Welsh Government to champion the needs of communities in the Welsh…
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NI agriculture minister announces emergency flooding assistance for farms
Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill today announced an emergency financial aid package to help non-domestic organisations impacted by the recent…
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Farmers will lose £300m a year if UK leaves EU, Cameron warns
The Prime Minister will warn today that Britain's exit from the European Union could cost farmers an extra £330m a year to export their goods abroad…
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Hundreds of Scottish farmers attend Holyrood rally for a political commitment to agriculture
Scotland’s farmers and crofters rallied at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh this morning (Thursday 10 March) highlighting to Scotland’s…
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