Farming

YFC members at Highgrove in 2005 with the King (then the Prince of Wales) and Lord Henry Plumb. Image: NFYFC

King confirmed as new patron during National YFCs Week

A poor harvest didn't stop the crowds coming to Denbigh Plum Feast, including Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri - who met Peter Jones of Denbigh Plum Group.

A poor harvest didn't stop the crowds coming to Denbigh Plum Feast, including Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri - who met Peter Jones of Denbigh Plum Group.

Stars come out to help make Denbigh Plum Feast a roaring success

Abi Reader with Dame Fiona Reynolds. Image: Paul Bonning-Tyers

Abi Reader with Dame Fiona Reynolds. Image: Paul Bonning-Tyers

Dairy farmer Abi Reader MBE adds new honour to her list

Mark Davies, from Crosswell, Eglwyswrw was last year's winner of the NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual Welsh Livestock Champion of the Year Award 2023. Image: NFU Cymru

Mark Davies, from Crosswell, Eglwyswrw was last year's winner of the NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual Welsh Livestock Champion of the Year Award 2023. Image: NFU Cymru

NFU Cymru and NFU Mutual search for Welsh Livestock Champion

Cheryl Reeves, project manager at Agri-cation CIC.

Cheryl Reeves, project manager at Agri-cation CIC.

British Farming Awards hope for Wrexham community group

Biomass experts from across the globe gathered at Aberystwyth. Image: IBERS

Biomass experts from across the globe gathered at Aberystwyth. Image: IBERS

World's biomass experts gather at IBERS in net zero quest

Degree success for Luned Davies. Image: Harper Adams University

Degree success for Luned Davies. Image: Harper Adams University

Brave student graduates despite potentially fatal illness

Phil Hughes, has been spreading agricultural products for the past 20 years

Phil Hughes, has been spreading agricultural products for the past 20 years

Contractor using rock dust to help transform farming practices

Hannah Rees has been awarded a scholarship to attend the Oxford Farming Conference. Image: Hannah Rees

Hannah Rees has been awarded a scholarship to attend the Oxford Farming Conference. Image: Hannah Rees

Oxford Farming Conference scholarship for Hannah

NFU Cymru Deputy President Abi Reader, with Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies; First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan, and NFU Cymru LFA Board Chair, Kath Whitrow. Image NFU Cymru

NFU Cymru Deputy President Abi Reader, with Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies; First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan, and NFU Cymru LFA Board Chair, Kath Whitrow. Image NFU Cymru

Farming budget tops agenda as NFU Cymru meet Welsh Government heads

Campaigners are bidding to save the River Severn from poultry farm pollution.

Campaigners are bidding to save the River Severn from poultry farm pollution.

Legal challenge to stop expansion of Borders intensive poultry industry

Dairy cows grazing quality grass.

Dairy cows grazing quality grass.

NFU to host in-depth look at new dairy contracts

Bluetongue has been confirmed in Wales.

Bluetongue has been confirmed in Wales.

Livestock health

Farmers warned to be vigilant as bluetongue reaches Wales

A consultation will begin soon on a new national park in Wales. Image: NRW

A consultation will begin soon on a new national park in Wales. Image: NRW

Natural Resources Wales announces consultation on new Clwyd National Park

The well being garden at Ysgol Bro Dinefwr. Image: Ysgol Bro Dinefwr

The well being garden at Ysgol Bro Dinefwr. Image: Ysgol Bro Dinefwr

NFU Cymru to host Bro Dinefwr Securing the Future of Welsh Food event

Top price of 30,000gns for a Texel shearling broke the all-time sale record. Image: NSA Wales

Top price of 30,000gns for a Texel shearling broke the all-time sale record. Image: NSA Wales

30,000gns Texel sets new record at NSA Wales sale

Huw Irranca-Davies launched two funds in April.

Huw Irranca-Davies launched two funds in April.

Higher than expected demand for share of £20m farm funding

Leading the Charollais trade at the NSA Main Builth Sale was a shearling ram from the Robleston flock of RG and RA Jones and Son, Haverfordwest, selling for 3,500gns.

Leading the Charollais trade at the NSA Main Builth Sale was a shearling ram from the Robleston flock of RG and RA Jones and Son, Haverfordwest, selling for 3,500gns.

Robleston flock hits heights at NSA sale with a high of 3,500gns

Debbie James, wf comment.

Debbie James, wf comment.

Making the difference between life and death

Change of venue for The All Wales Ploughing and Hedging Championships.

Change of venue for The All Wales Ploughing and Hedging Championships.

Last-minute venue switch as weather hits ploughing event

Steve Evans pictured with his cows before they left the farm. Picture: Steve Evans

Steve Evans pictured with his cows before they left the farm. Picture: Steve Evans

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Dairy farmer quits after heartbreak of bovine TB

Dyfrig and Llyr Griffths in their maize and sunflower crop. Picture: Debbie James

Dyfrig and Llyr Griffths in their maize and sunflower crop. Picture: Debbie James

Companion crops cut the protein bill at dairy farm

Eurig Jones, who farms 1,200 acres around Boncath with his father Wyn, growing 250 acres of winter and spring barley. Image: Farming Connect

Eurig Jones, who farms 1,200 acres around Boncath with his father Wyn, growing 250 acres of winter and spring barley. Image: Farming Connect

Pembrokeshire grower gets best from crops with supported agronomy course

Roger Lewis says bovine TB must be controlled

Roger Lewis says bovine TB must be controlled

Unions welcome strong farming expertise on new bTB board

The tractor event continued despite the bad weather

The tractor event continued despite the bad weather

Tractor convoy tours through Powys communities for annual event

Customer Quality Manager Jack Eade receiving one of First Milk's two trophies from Frome & Agricultural Cheese Show President Michael Rogers.

Customer Quality Manager Jack Eade receiving one of First Milk's two trophies from Frome & Agricultural Cheese Show President Michael Rogers.

Pembrokeshire's First Milk creamery holds on to big cheese reputation

Farmer Gareth Roberts says his Denbigh Plum orchard has produced 90% fewer plums than last year - with poor weather hitting producers across the Vale of Clwyd.

Farmer Gareth Roberts says his Denbigh Plum orchard has produced 90% fewer plums than last year - with poor weather hitting producers across the Vale of Clwyd.

Poor Denbigh Plum harvest won't stop popular fruit festival

Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Science is expanding. Image: Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Science is expanding. Image: Aberystwyth University

Bequest enables vet school to expand with replica surgery

Liz Saville Roberts MP meets the Big Beast with Richard Bull, Jeremy Lambert and Gerallt Parry of Ifor Williams Trailers. Picture Mandy Jones

Liz Saville Roberts MP meets the Big Beast with Richard Bull, Jeremy Lambert and Gerallt Parry of Ifor Williams Trailers. Picture Mandy Jones

Iconic trailer firm impresses MP with new 'big beast'

George Wozencraft, Glanalders, Nantmel, a third-generation Radnorshire poultry and livestock producer

George Wozencraft, Glanalders, Nantmel, a third-generation Radnorshire poultry and livestock producer

Radnorshire farmer urges others to make the most of Farming Connect services

HCC is keen to hear the business plans of sheep and beef farmers.

HCC is keen to hear the business plans of sheep and beef farmers.

Farmers urged to share plans for the future in survey

Bishops Castle breeding sheep sale on Saturday

Bishops Castle breeding sheep sale on Saturday

3,500 breeding sheep sold at successful annual Bishops Castle sale

Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Farmers set out asks as Reeves prepares first Budget

Leading the multi breed at Worcester was the Blue Texel champion, Brutey’s Blues Jackpot, selling for 2,000gns. Image: Country Girl Media

Leading the multi breed at Worcester was the Blue Texel champion, Brutey’s Blues Jackpot, selling for 2,000gns. Image: Country Girl Media

Blue Texels lead multi breed sale at Worcester with a top of 2,000gns

The INRS supports collaborative natural resources projects.

The INRS supports collaborative natural resources projects.

Scheme supports collaborative natural resources projects

Sale leader was Cogail Joe from D. G. and C. Parry, Beaumaris, Anglesey. Image: Beltex Sheep Society

Sale leader was Cogail Joe from D. G. and C. Parry, Beaumaris, Anglesey. Image: Beltex Sheep Society

1,500gns top call at Welsh Beltex Club sale

Joint top price in the Torwen section was a shearling ram from Llewellyn Evans, selling for 1,050gns. Image: Country Girl Media

Joint top price in the Torwen section was a shearling ram from Llewellyn Evans, selling for 1,050gns. Image: Country Girl Media

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Lamb records broken at Brecon for Badger Face Welsh Mountain sheep

Last year’s winners were the Edwards of Conwy Butcher Shop with their Firey Welsh Dragon sausages.

Last year’s winners were the Edwards of Conwy Butcher Shop with their Firey Welsh Dragon sausages.

Top sausage competition set to be a banger

Sportsmans BGS2306679 shearling ewe was one of the three to reach 1,800gns. Image: Jonathan Long

Sportsmans BGS2306679 shearling ewe was one of the three to reach 1,800gns. Image: Jonathan Long

Trio of 1,800gns calls lead Welshpool trade

The FUW special award within the dairy sector 2023 went to Meurig James, Pengawse Farm, Whitland, (third from left). Image: FUW

The FUW special award within the dairy sector 2023 went to Meurig James, Pengawse Farm, Whitland, (third from left). Image: FUW

FUW in hunt for dairy award nominations

Jessica started farming on 30 acres of land. Picture: Peter Williams

Jessica started farming on 30 acres of land. Picture: Peter Williams

Welsh Black herds link family's past and future in Eryri mountains

Last year's winner Harri Vaughan from Tufton, Pembrokeshire. Image: NFU Cymru

Last year's winner Harri Vaughan from Tufton, Pembrokeshire. Image: NFU Cymru

Search for top dairy stockperson - can Pembrokeshire win again?

Last year's highest price came from the Reeds, Upper Scolton, Pembrokeshire. Image: NSA Wales

Last year's highest price came from the Reeds, Upper Scolton, Pembrokeshire. Image: NSA Wales

High hopes for NSA ram sale after records broken at early sale

Farming Connect’s Start to Farm initiative has helped Dai Williams, Alltmawr Isaf near Builth Wells, form a Joint Venture with Dewi Jones, a 24-year-old farmer’s son from Erwood

Farming Connect’s Start to Farm initiative has helped Dai Williams, Alltmawr Isaf near Builth Wells, form a Joint Venture with Dewi Jones, a 24-year-old farmer’s son from Erwood

Powys farm owners give young agriculturist a start through unique partnership

Elliw Grug Davies accepts her Young Farmer's award. Image: British Farming Awards

Elliw Grug Davies accepts her Young Farmer's award. Image: British Farming Awards

10-year-old Elliw scoops Young Farmer Award

Ernie Richards is in the final

Ernie Richards is in the final

Outstanding Powys farmer shortlisted for prestigious national award

Rise in deaths in farming community prompt calls to prioritise safety

Rise in deaths in farming community prompt calls to prioritise safety

Rise in deaths in farming community prompt calls to prioritise safety

Professor Glyn Hewinson, Head of the Sêr Cymru Centre. Image: Aberystwyth University

Professor Glyn Hewinson, Head of the Sêr Cymru Centre. Image: Aberystwyth University

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Experts to discuss regional approach to ending bTB

Celebrating 60 years at the heart of the local agricultural community. Image: Meirion Davies

Celebrating 60 years at the heart of the local agricultural community. Image: Meirion Davies

Agricultural merchants celebrate 60 years at the heart of community

Roger & Dyddanwy Pugh, Crickie Farm, Llangorse, Brecon will be hosting an event on the 11th September.

Roger & Dyddanwy Pugh, Crickie Farm, Llangorse, Brecon will be hosting an event on the 11th September.

Powys farmers to share latest on-farm trials on September walks

Anthony Cooper-Barney (second from left) and farm manager Mark Tustain (far left) with the Valais Blacknose sheep and the sellers at Carlisle. Image: Duncan Foulkes PR

Anthony Cooper-Barney (second from left) and farm manager Mark Tustain (far left) with the Valais Blacknose sheep and the sellers at Carlisle. Image: Duncan Foulkes PR

Records tumble as country hotel sets up Valais flock

Martha Davies entered guilty pleas to seven charges relating to causing unnecessary suffering to sheep and cattle at her farm, near Llangadfan.

Martha Davies entered guilty pleas to seven charges relating to causing unnecessary suffering to sheep and cattle at her farm, near Llangadfan.

Woman, 85, 'failed miserably' to care for animals at Powys farm

Minister for Mental Health Sarah Murphy. Image: Welsh Government

Minister for Mental Health Sarah Murphy. Image: Welsh Government

Minister speaks out over farming and mental health issues

An XSplit slurry separator is now essentially half price in Wales thanks to grants. Image: Vogelsang

An XSplit slurry separator is now essentially half price in Wales thanks to grants. Image: Vogelsang

Slurry technology grants slash costs for Welsh farmers