Rural Affairs

OPINION: Don't tax the hand that feeds you, Chancellor

Thousands of farmers and would-be farmers marched on Westminster. Image: PA Wire

Thousands of farmers and would-be farmers marched on Westminster. Image: PA Wire

Farmers' tax protest - 10,000 and rising join rallies

Enough is enough say farmers.

Enough is enough say farmers.

Showdown as farmers' anger grows over inheritance tax changes

Huw Irranca-Davies is to unveil details of the new SFS at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair.

Huw Irranca-Davies is to unveil details of the new SFS at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair.

'Excellent progress' claim as Minister to unveil new SFS details at Winter Fair

Limousin breeders Mr and Mrs Dylan Davies sought permission for a four-bedroom rural enterprise

Limousin breeders Mr and Mrs Dylan Davies sought permission for a four-bedroom rural enterprise

Ceredigion County Council

Top cattle breeder's house plans could be overturned by Welsh Government

A number of grants are available for farming and horticulture.

A number of grants are available for farming and horticulture.

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£14m in farm grants to bridge financial support gaps

New MP Henry Tufnell at Westminster.

New MP Henry Tufnell at Westminster.

LETTER: 'Do the right thing to reverse this devastating decision'

Huw Irranca-Davies

Huw Irranca-Davies

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Free-range egg labelling rules set to change in Wales

The Chancellor's Budget has angered farmers.

The Chancellor's Budget has angered farmers.

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Farmers organise mass lobby of MPs over 'devastating' tax changes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has upset farmers in her first Budget. Image: Jordan Pettitt/PA

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has upset farmers in her first Budget. Image: Jordan Pettitt/PA

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'Tax raid' on family farms could cause lasting damage say unions

Relief over relaxation to slurry pollution rules

Truth is ... cows have no time for clocks!

Chepstow breeders D W & C E Jones won the Supreme Champion Cow trophy with Corringham Lambda S Gremlin. Image: Welsh Dairy Show

Chepstow breeders D W & C E Jones won the Supreme Champion Cow trophy with Corringham Lambda S Gremlin. Image: Welsh Dairy Show

Milk producers keep standards high at Welsh Dairy Show

Failed wheat and hungry cows: farmers count the cost of a wet winter. Image: Solar Energy UK

Failed wheat and hungry cows: farmers count the cost of a wet winter. Image: Solar Energy UK

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Survey seeks farmers’ views on challenging harvest

Top price in the shearling ewe offering at 3,200gns was a female from David Lewis. Image: Country Girl Media

Top price in the shearling ewe offering at 3,200gns was a female from David Lewis. Image: Country Girl Media

3,200gns ewe from Narberth flock joins High Flyers at Charollais sale

Harri won the NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual Dairy Stockperson of the Year Award in 2023. Picture: Debbie James

Harri won the NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual Dairy Stockperson of the Year Award in 2023. Picture: Debbie James

Glass half-full thinking is secret to success

NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual Dairy Stockperson of the Year winner William Davies receives his award. Image: NFU Cymru

NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual Dairy Stockperson of the Year winner William Davies receives his award. Image: NFU Cymru

Dairy Stockperson of the Year Award at Welsh Dairy Show

FUW President Ian Rickman presents Stephen James with his award. Image: FUW

FUW President Ian Rickman presents Stephen James with his award. Image: FUW

Former NFU leader scoops FUW outstanding service award

Huw Irranca-Davies, the Deputy First Minister; Adam Thorne, President of the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society; Eluned Morgan, the First Minister for Wales with the Baron de Rutzen Award winners, Andrew and Jane Phillips. Image: PAS

Huw Irranca-Davies, the Deputy First Minister; Adam Thorne, President of the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society; Eluned Morgan, the First Minister for Wales with the Baron de Rutzen Award winners, Andrew and Jane Phillips. Image: PAS

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Organisers thank supporters after County Show successes

CARAS council members see the Puffin Produce Ltd plant in operation during their Field Day. Image: CARAS

CARAS council members see the Puffin Produce Ltd plant in operation during their Field Day. Image: CARAS

Puffin Produce showcases Welsh farming excellence at CARAS Cymru Field Day

The three were prosecuted for offences at Cildyllwyll Farm

The three were prosecuted for offences at Cildyllwyll Farm

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Farm owners convicted of 'shocking' animal welfare breaches

Robleston Be Rich sold for £7,000. Image: Country Girl Media

Robleston Be Rich sold for £7,000. Image: Country Girl Media

Double champion ram from Pembrokeshire flock sells for £7,000

Family farms are the backbone of Wales. Image: FUW

Family farms are the backbone of Wales. Image: FUW

Open day throws spotlight on family dairy farms

Farmers have had a pre-Christmas cash boost.

Farmers have had a pre-Christmas cash boost.

£157million advance BPS payout gives welcome boost to farms

Martletwy YFC was named as Club of the Month

Martletwy YFC was named as Club of the Month

Pembrokeshire YFC video goes viral with 1.5 million views

Autumn events can be popular

Autumn events can be popular

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Farmers warned over risks hosting Halloween and bonfire night events

Peter Owen, from Pembrokeshire, has written a guide about civil emergencies.

Peter Owen, from Pembrokeshire, has written a guide about civil emergencies.

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Man publishes booklet to prepare locals for potential decline in agriculture

Hedging champion Carwyn Jones. Image: Carmarthenshire Ploughing Society

Hedging champion Carwyn Jones. Image: Carmarthenshire Ploughing Society

Ploughing championships overcome odds after late venue switch

The YFC movement offers something for everyone.

The YFC movement offers something for everyone.

Survey shows benefits of young farmers' membership during YFCs Week

Mark Davies, from Crosswell, Eglwyswrw was last year's winner of the NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual Welsh Livestock Champion of the Year Award 2023. Image: NFU Cymru

Mark Davies, from Crosswell, Eglwyswrw was last year's winner of the NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual Welsh Livestock Champion of the Year Award 2023. Image: NFU Cymru

NFU Cymru and NFU Mutual search for Welsh Livestock Champion

Hannah Rees has been awarded a scholarship to attend the Oxford Farming Conference. Image: Hannah Rees

Hannah Rees has been awarded a scholarship to attend the Oxford Farming Conference. Image: Hannah Rees

Oxford Farming Conference scholarship for Hannah

Planning permission was sought to retain the Willhome Farm Barn farm attraction, home to rabbits,

Planning permission was sought to retain the Willhome Farm Barn farm attraction, home to rabbits,

Pembrokeshire County Council

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Plans for new Pembrokeshire farm barn attraction set to be thrown out

Drum horse Major Juno/ Willa Rose has been immortalised in bronze.

Drum horse Major Juno/ Willa Rose has been immortalised in bronze.

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Iconic Pembrokeshire horse transformed into work of art

Dairy cows grazing quality grass.

Dairy cows grazing quality grass.

NFU to host in-depth look at new dairy contracts

Bluetongue has been confirmed in Wales.

Bluetongue has been confirmed in Wales.

Livestock health

Farmers warned to be vigilant as bluetongue reaches Wales

Top price of 30,000gns for a Texel shearling broke the all-time sale record. Image: NSA Wales

Top price of 30,000gns for a Texel shearling broke the all-time sale record. Image: NSA Wales

30,000gns Texel sets new record at NSA Wales sale

Huw Irranca-Davies launched two funds in April.

Huw Irranca-Davies launched two funds in April.

Higher than expected demand for share of £20m farm funding

Leading the Charollais trade at the NSA Main Builth Sale was a shearling ram from the Robleston flock of RG and RA Jones and Son, Haverfordwest, selling for 3,500gns.

Leading the Charollais trade at the NSA Main Builth Sale was a shearling ram from the Robleston flock of RG and RA Jones and Son, Haverfordwest, selling for 3,500gns.

Robleston flock hits heights at NSA sale with a high of 3,500gns

Debbie James, wf comment.

Debbie James, wf comment.

Making the difference between life and death

Change of venue for The All Wales Ploughing and Hedging Championships.

Change of venue for The All Wales Ploughing and Hedging Championships.

Last-minute venue switch as weather hits ploughing event

Steve Evans pictured with his cows before they left the farm. Picture: Steve Evans

Steve Evans pictured with his cows before they left the farm. Picture: Steve Evans

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Dairy farmer quits after heartbreak of bovine TB

Jason James, aged 48, formerly of St Clements Road, Neyland, was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court today after being found guilty following trial of sexual activity with a child, assault by penetration, three counts of rape of a child under 13 and two

Jason James, aged 48, formerly of St Clements Road, Neyland, was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court today after being found guilty following trial of sexual activity with a child, assault by penetration, three counts of rape of a child under 13 and two

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Man asked, who he thought were 12 year old girls, to skip school for sex

Dyfrig and Llyr Griffths in their maize and sunflower crop. Picture: Debbie James

Dyfrig and Llyr Griffths in their maize and sunflower crop. Picture: Debbie James

Companion crops cut the protein bill at dairy farm

Eurig Jones, who farms 1,200 acres around Boncath with his father Wyn, growing 250 acres of winter and spring barley. Image: Farming Connect

Eurig Jones, who farms 1,200 acres around Boncath with his father Wyn, growing 250 acres of winter and spring barley. Image: Farming Connect

Pembrokeshire grower gets best from crops with supported agronomy course

Clynfyw Care Farm juiced more than 11,000 bottles last year but this year have seen the struggles that come from a wet spring

Clynfyw Care Farm juiced more than 11,000 bottles last year but this year have seen the struggles that come from a wet spring

Pembrokeshire farm juices 11,000 bottles of apple juice in year

Roger Lewis says bovine TB must be controlled

Roger Lewis says bovine TB must be controlled

Unions welcome strong farming expertise on new bTB board

Customer Quality Manager Jack Eade receiving one of First Milk's two trophies from Frome & Agricultural Cheese Show President Michael Rogers.

Customer Quality Manager Jack Eade receiving one of First Milk's two trophies from Frome & Agricultural Cheese Show President Michael Rogers.

Pembrokeshire's First Milk creamery holds on to big cheese reputation

A call to allow a sheep shed once owned by Aberystwyth University to remain as a wedding venue has been approved

A call to allow a sheep shed once owned by Aberystwyth University to remain as a wedding venue has been approved

Sheep shed wedding venue allowed to stay open

Joint top price in the Torwen section was a shearling ram from Llewellyn Evans, selling for 1,050gns. Image: Country Girl Media

Joint top price in the Torwen section was a shearling ram from Llewellyn Evans, selling for 1,050gns. Image: Country Girl Media

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Lamb records broken at Brecon for Badger Face Welsh Mountain sheep

The FUW special award within the dairy sector 2023 went to Meurig James, Pengawse Farm, Whitland, (third from left). Image: FUW

The FUW special award within the dairy sector 2023 went to Meurig James, Pengawse Farm, Whitland, (third from left). Image: FUW

FUW in hunt for dairy award nominations

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall gets to grips with Câr-y-Môr's products.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall gets to grips with Câr-y-Môr's products.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall spotted at Pembrokeshire seaweed farm

Last year's winner Harri Vaughan from Tufton, Pembrokeshire. Image: NFU Cymru

Last year's winner Harri Vaughan from Tufton, Pembrokeshire. Image: NFU Cymru

Search for top dairy stockperson - can Pembrokeshire win again?

Pembrokeshire silage-cutting heralds the start of summer's end.

Pembrokeshire silage-cutting heralds the start of summer's end.

Pembrokeshire scenes in late summer pictured by Western Telegraph readers

Last year's highest price came from the Reeds, Upper Scolton, Pembrokeshire. Image: NSA Wales

Last year's highest price came from the Reeds, Upper Scolton, Pembrokeshire. Image: NSA Wales

High hopes for NSA ram sale after records broken at early sale