welsh farming

The final consultation for Wales' Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) closes on March 7

The Cornock family from Pembrokeshire said the impact of TB on the farm has become 'much worse' since being put under severe interpretation testing. Their hard has dropped significantly from 338 to 243

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley (March 1)

First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford speaks to Farmers Guardian about his thoughts on the current farming climate in Wales

South Wales Police has asked farmers not to bring tractors to the protest to ensure the movement of the emergency services is not 'restricted' in a busy city centre

NFU deputy president Abi Reader said: "It is vitally important that there is a voice around the Cabinet table who is able to make the case for the necessary budgetary allocation for Welsh farming"

David TC Davies is the Member of Parliament for Monmouth and the Secretary of State for Wales - "Farmers are the custodians of the land and the main guarantors of our food security"

There is growing frustration amongst industry, but the Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths insisted the Sustainable Farming Scheme would not undermine food security and that she was ‘listening'

CLA Cymru director, Victoria Bond said: "This is damning evidence, but it only proves what we already know - rural communities feel ignored

Farmers' Union of Wales said the Welsh Government's proposed SFS would bring direct farm payments to an end completely, while introducing a 'mountain of costly restrictions and requirements'