Huw Irranca-Davies

Members of the agricultural sector have shared their hopes for the long-awaited support package, ahead of a new statement

Welsh Government says greater collaboration wil help to tackle rising crime costs

Farmers said new bluetongue restrictions could have long-term implications on trade, the viability of rural businesses, and farmers' health

The agricultural sector said it is not happy with Welsh Government's position on Inheritance Tax, bluetongue, and the Sustainable Farming Incentive to name a few

Farmers in Wales said their businesses are in a 'precarious position' due to declining abattoir infrastructure

Producers have warned reduced livestock numbers has had serious ramifications on the social, cultural and economic value of rural and farming communities

Rural Affairs head Huw Irranca-Davies says he cannot in 'all conscience invite' the disease into the country following Defra's England-wide zone change

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society said it has made the difficult decision not to accept livestock entries from England and Scotland due to the risk of bluetongue transmission

Llyr Gruffydd, MS for North Wales, said Inheritance Tax changes could result in more young people moving away from rural areas, which would have an adverse impact on the Welsh language

Sian Gwenllian, MS for Arfon, said widows had little time to save and keep the family farm business protected from a 'disproportionate' tax bill