Huw Irranca-Davies

Aberystwyth University set to become Wales's first high throughput testing centre for notifiable animal diseases following Gov funding

Welsh Gov commits to funding to safeguard 'cornerstone' of country's agriculture

Welsh Government says action has been taken as the country is facing a 'significantly elevated threat'

FUW expresses relief following farmers' struggle to negotiate policy changes and trade rules

Welsh Gov says January 1 rule change is in response to industry requests and expert advice

NFU Cymru welcomes the move and says summer drought has left farmers facing cash flow issues

Following the first confirmed cases of bluetongue in Wales, in the 2025/26 vector season, the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Wales has implemented a Temporary Control Zone

NFU Cymru says findings 'extremely concerning' as government unveils policy's evidence base

Welsh farmers have already been counting the losses in trade due to bluetongue restrictions, but the sector will have to wait another two weeks before they can potentially take vaccinated livestock to one of eight eligible markets in England

Wales' new farming policy dominates opening speeches as Deputy First Minister says time for 'tweaks' is done