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Running two dairy herds and a commercial property enterprise, Mike King has an efficient business, operating at a high level, but it was not always this way

Its new ‘golden rules’ would mean councils will be required to prioritise building on brownfield sites and poor-quality areas in the green belt, dubbed ‘grey belt’ land

Farmer confidence in Wales' new Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Climate Change Huw Irranca-Davies will come down to whether her can deliver change. Chief reporter Rachael Brown sat down with him to find out how he hopes to launch the SFS in time for January 2025

Countryside issues should not be ignored by politicians warn campaign groups

Industry issues cautious welcome to new Minister but warns SFS must be top of the agenda

Vaughan Gething is set to be the next First Minister of Wales on Wednesday

Welsh farmers will soon find out whether Vaughan Gething or Jeremy Miles has been elected as the new First Minister, with speculation mounting on whether Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths will remain in post after a likely cabinet reshuffle

An open mind and passion for little improvements are some of the keys to successful dairy businesses - and those traits extend to staff management too

Dairy farmer Liz Haines, discusses her first visit to the Oxford Farming Conference, which this year saw speakers addressing the theme of diversity

As the Royal Welsh Winter Fair comes to a close, signalling the beginning of the festive season where we can safely eat a mince pie without fear of judgement, it is important to reflect on the event and highlight the many challenges currently facing Wales’ rural communities and farming industries.