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In recognition of the ‘challenge' Welsh farmers have faced with compliance with the water and slurry storage regulations following the wet weather, the Cabinet Secretary confirmed amendments would be made to the Cross Compliance Verifiable Standards

All farmers in Wales are now required to comply with the pan-Wales Control of Agricultural Pollution regulations. Those utilising cattle slurry in particular will now be preparing for the closed period, which starts October 15

A spokesperson for River Action said: "It was a genuine mistake corrected minutes later in the BBC programme"

Ahead of the Welsh Government four-yearly review of the Control of Agricultural Pollution Regulations, NFU Cymru has set up a water quality review group

²ÝÁñÉçÇø can no longer turn a blind eye to a business’ impact on local water quality, says Martin Lines

The Committee intends to question United Utilities and South West Water in an evidence session on June 5

An agricultural risk expert is advising farmers to check their silage clamps following a string of hefty fines for silage pollution