Agri-Business
A single bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) restricted zone for England and Wales has been put in place from November 10 onwards.
The Welsh government will introduce a new all-Wales restricted zone policy for bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) from November 10.
Beef
Bluetongue virus (BTV) serotype 3 has been confirmed on two premises in Wales, the country's devolved government has said.
Sheep
Firefighters from Brecon Fire Station in Wales responded to a sheep that had been stranded on an island in the middle of a pond for a week.
Tillage
While this year’s harvest in the UK got off to a fast start, intermittent and often heavy rainfall has slowed progress.
The Welsh Government has set a target to be officially TB-free by 2041 with new policies and a "strengthened partnership approach”.
The government in Wales has confirmed changes to its policy in relation to bluetongue controls which will come into force next week.
Rural Life
Emergency services were deployed yesterday (Sunday May 11) after reports came in about a bull becoming stuck in a bog.
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland's Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has warned of "the threat bluetongue presents".
Investigations are underway in Wales after bluetongue was detected in three sheep moved to Gwynedd from the east of England.
Germinal welcomed that two of its new perennial ryegrass varieties are on the recommended grass and clover list for England and Wales.
Agri Politics
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The use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in slaughterhouses in Wales is to become mandatory this year, the Welsh government has confirmed.
A spokesperson for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said it is taking hygiene concerns regarding a Welsh Kepak factory "very seriously".
Environment
Reducing agricultural emissions will require a reduction in livestock numbers farmers in Wales have been warned in a new report.
A new network representing marts in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales is set to be officially launched next week.
Other
Michael Williams has highlighted the problems caused by "adverse weather" conditions that has led to his milk not being collected.
Welsh auctioneer Farmers Marts is claiming a "world record" has been set at its July timed-internet...
Police have seized 100 cannabis plants after finding a large cultivation on a farm in Wales in recent days.
Proposals in relation to new or alternative uses for raw wool from the industry will be considered, Minister McConalogue has confirmed.
The frustration of dealing with trespassers on private land was voiced recently by well-known Welsh farmer, Gareth Wyn Jones.
