14+ hour, 3+ min ago   (384+ words) Fresh concerns have been raised over post-Brexit export barriers facing Welsh farmers. The Welsh Liberal Democrats have highlighted "continued red tape" affecting meat exports to the European Union, particularly lamb. During a parliamentary debate, Mr Chadwick said that producers in…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (405+ words) MORE than "10,000 has been raised for charity in an illuminated tractor and 4x4 run. The Pontfaen Young Farmers Club (YFC) Illuminated Charity Tractor and 4x4 Run, held on Tuesday, December 23, was described as "a huge success," raising funds for Wales Air Ambulance,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (434+ words) The Welsh Government's decision to take over planning decisions for intensive poultry units in Powys has been described as "long overdue" by the Welsh Countryside Charity, CPRW. On November 13, the government informed Powys' head of planning that it would now…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (497+ words) PROPOSALS to pepper parts of Powys with windfarms are a step closer to becoming a reality, after an application for the developer's flagship project was accepted by the Welsh Government. The application for the Nant Mithil Energy Park, a proposal…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (368+ words) The best of Montgomeryshire's food, farming, and tourism was brought to the Senedd. Montgomeryshire Day, hosted by Russell George MS and the Farmers" Union of Wales on November 11, celebrated the producers, organisations, and businesses in the historic county. The event…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (173+ words) A case of bird flu has been confirmed at a commercial poultry premises near Welshpool. The Welsh Government says that the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been located at a premises between Fron and Kingswood, near Forden. "All bird keepers…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (483+ words) A Wales-wide bluetongue restricted zone will come into force during the next fortnight after outbreaks were confirmed across the country including four in Powys. Bluetongue policy in Wales will now be brought into line with England after 11 cases were detected....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (528+ words) Plans to build a house next to poultry units on a Powys farm can go ahead, despite concerns being raised by planning officers over conditions such as "farmer's lung" from prolonged exposure. Powys County Council's planning committee on Thursday, October…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (511+ words) Early-bird tickets for the Royal Welsh Winter Fair are now available. The popular fair will take place on Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25, at the Llanelwedd showground. At the heart of this two-day event is the prime stock show where…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (454+ words) A Powys-based farmer has credited a mentoring scheme for helping him through tough times in his career. Despite not having a farming background, 26-year-old Charlie Cooper Harding has a strong passion for the agricultural industry. He qualified for Farming Connect…...