Politics

Union and Plaid Cymru claim victory for farmers over controversial NVZ rules

From October 17, the use of snares and glue traps will be made illegal in Wales to 'prevent indiscriminate suffering to animals.' The Welsh Government appreciate rodent control is essential, but said there are ‘more humane and targeted methods available'

Farmers Guardian is at the Labour Party Conference 2023 (October 8 - October 11)

Plaid Cymru Shadow Minister for Rural Affairs Llyr Gruffydd has called for agriculture to be ‘properly supported’

MP for Buckingham Greg Smith said decisions affecting the countryside are made by people with 'no practical understanding' of rural communities and their livelihoods

Speaking at the Plaid Cymru conference, the FUW president said if all current Welsh emissions were to be offset by tree planting, this would require an area around twice the size of Wales to be planted with trees

Many farmers have welcomed the straightforward nature of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) but criticised the limited information given beyond the first payment

Only six per cent of CLA members trust party to take care of the countryside

The latest farming news from the Conservative Party conference in Manchester

Former cabinet minister goes on the attack claiming 'protectionist' NFU is failing farmers