Farmers Reminded to Register for Waste Exemptions

Farmers Reminded to Register for Waste Exemptions

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is reminding farmers to register for or renew their waste exemptions. All farmers who manage waste need to be registered with NRW. The majority, who last registered in late 2016, will now need to renew their exemptions, as registration is...
Anger at Welsh Government 2020 Plans

Anger at Welsh Government 2020 Plans

New regulations to come into force for Welsh farmers in 2020 are being described as ‘disastrous’ for the sector, especially with the uncertainty of Brexit looming on the horizon. Announced in November last year, the regulations coming into force from January next year...
How to Make Your Farm a Top Performer

How to Make Your Farm a Top Performer

A new report analysing information from the recent Farm Business Survey outlines the key factors which separate high and low performers in the farming industry. The report, prepared by some of the industry’s major organisations, including Hibu Cyg Cymru, suggests that...
Accommodation For Agricultural Workers

Accommodation For Agricultural Workers

Farmers who provide accommodation to their employees need to make sure that the rates they charge their workers do not push wages below National Minimum Wage or Agricultural Minimum Wage. If accommodation is provided to workers, the offset rate as provided by HMRC is...
The General Election: What Will It Mean For Farmers?

The General Election: What Will It Mean For Farmers?

Following the announcement by Theresa May that there will be a general election in June, industry leaders in the food and farming sectors have called for all political parties to put agriculture at the fore-front of their policies. The Food and Drink Federation in...