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Welcome to Farmers Guardian, dedicated to covering the unique challenges and opportunities within Welsh farming. Stay up to date with the latest news, expert opinions, and in-depth resources on everything from livestock and arable farming to policy updates and rural development. Whether you’re focused on sustainability, innovation, or preserving traditional methods, this hub provides tailored content to support the Welsh farming community.

James Evans - Welsh Conservatives: "Our vision of a Welsh Farming and Countryside Scheme offers farmers financial support with a streamlined structure, an emphasis on essential actions and flexibility in optional actions"

James Evans - Welsh Conservatives: "Our vision of a Welsh Farming and Countryside Scheme offers farmers financial support with a streamlined structure, an emphasis on essential actions and flexibility in optional actions"

24 November 2024
Next Generation Hill Farmers: Welsh farmer takes business forward - "I am as hefted to the farm as my flock is"

Next Generation Hill Farmers: Welsh farmer takes business forward - "I am as hefted to the farm as my flock is"

22 November 2024
What to see at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair

What to see at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair

21 November 2024
Welsh farming unions call for 'clarity' on funding allocation

Welsh farming unions call for 'clarity' on funding allocation

15 November 2024
Wales' Cabinet Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies to give Sustainable Farming Scheme update at Welsh Winter Fair

Wales' Cabinet Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies to give Sustainable Farming Scheme update at Welsh Winter Fair

14 November 2024
James Evans - Wales' Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary on the Autumn Budget: "This is a concept that neither Labour Government in Westminster or Cardiff Bay seem to be able to grasp"

James Evans - Wales' Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary on the Autumn Budget: "This is a concept that neither Labour Government in Westminster or Cardiff Bay seem to be able to grasp"

14 November 2024
"We are fortunate that these incidents have only been near misses" – Wales' Cabinet Secretary confirms bluetongue restrictions have been lifted from two farms

"We are fortunate that these incidents have only been near misses" – Wales' Cabinet Secretary confirms bluetongue restrictions have been lifted from two farms

12 November 2024
Voices of the generations: 100-year-old farmer and RAF veteran reflects on life in Remembrance Day special

Voices of the generations: 100-year-old farmer and RAF veteran reflects on life in Remembrance Day special

11 November 2024
Family farm tax and Wales' agricultural budget dominates NFU Cymru conference

Family farm tax and Wales' agricultural budget dominates NFU Cymru conference

07 November 2024
Welsh Government under pressure to give clarity on SFS tree planting targets

Welsh Government under pressure to give clarity on SFS tree planting targets

31 October 2024
Autumn Budget: 'Ill thought-out' APR changes will lead to lasting damage, warns NFU Cymru

Autumn Budget: 'Ill thought-out' APR changes will lead to lasting damage, warns NFU Cymru

31 October 2024
Upland farming around the world: How farmers in Japan keep to traditions whilst incorporating technology

Upland farming around the world: How farmers in Japan keep to traditions whilst incorporating technology

26 October 2024
Wales' county council farms being sold off at 'alarming rate'

Wales' county council farms being sold off at 'alarming rate'

26 October 2024
Pembrokeshire dairy farmer awarded Outstanding Service award at Welsh Dairy Show

Pembrokeshire dairy farmer awarded Outstanding Service award at Welsh Dairy Show

25 October 2024
Chepstow breeders win Welsh Dairy show

Chepstow breeders win Welsh Dairy show

23 October 2024
Economic sustainability as important as environmental

Economic sustainability as important as environmental

20 October 2024