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...
Welsh Government Unveils New Vision

Welsh Government Unveils New Vision

The Welsh Government has released their latest proposals for a post-Brexit farm support system. The document, ‘Sustainable Farming and Our Land’, proposes paying farmers through a single scheme, instead of their previously suggested two-tiers. Payments would be based...
Interest Free Loans to Cover Late BPS Payments

Interest Free Loans to Cover Late BPS Payments

Interest free government loans will now be available to all Welsh Farmers if their Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payments are late. Farmers who do not receive their BPS funds on 2 December – day 1 of the payments window – can receive loans under the BPS 2019 Support...
Swedish Farmers at Forefront of Manure Powered Future

Swedish Farmers at Forefront of Manure Powered Future

Farmers in Sweden supplying Arla are making the most of their cows’ manure by using it to power up milk lorries. Currently 81 farmers are involved in the biogas initiative, delivering their manure to biogas plants. The Swedish initiative is helping contribute to a...
Dog Attacks Still a Major Concern for Welsh Farmers Union

Dog Attacks Still a Major Concern for Welsh Farmers Union

As part of the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) campaign ‘Your Dog, Your Responsibility’, free gate post warning signs will be handed out at the Royal Welsh Show next week. Dog attacks on livestock in the country are still a major concern for farmers across Wales, and...