Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths said 'progress' continued to be made with tackling bTB in Wales, but acknowledged it was ‘slow'. She asked for farmers and vets to 'redouble their efforts'
Recent surveys suggested younger farmers have identified skills gaps in areas including sustainability and the environment
Smaller dairy farms are questioning their future amid lower prices and an increased need to invest with expectations of milk production to tighten later in the year
NFUS said 'huge profits' were recorded by fertiliser manufacturers in 2022 at a time when farmgate costs saw an 'unprecedented spike'
The Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths shared her commitment to food and climate. She said she wants to 'keep farmers on the land' and deal with 'climate and nature emergencies'
According to figures from Defra, the number of new bTB herd incidents in the last 12 months increased by 13 in Scotland, with the number of herds under restriction rising by 16
The interim agri-environment scheme to support protection of habitats on agriculture land is to be introduced from 1 January 2024. The application window for the scheme will open later this year
The agricultural mental health charity encouraged people to take a break from their farming life, start up their bbq and bring people and communities together
Arla will continue to be ASDA's dairy partner until 2028, supplying their private labelled milk, cream, cheese and butter