Concerns raised over the UK’s vet shortage
The UK Environment, Food and Rural Affairs committee has written to the DEFRA secretary stating that the domestic vet shortage has worsened since the 11.5% shortage estimated in 2018.
Agricultural Policy
Welsh Government has announced 2 new farm infrastructure grants worth £20 million. The two schemes to support farmers reach compliance with The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021 are The Nutrient Management Investment Scheme and the Small Grants – Yard Coverings scheme.
Farming Connect has recently launched a new set of online modules based around practices that maintain the productivity and health of farmland and livestock in a sustainable way, to help Welsh farmers as they make the transition to the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS).
The accredited suite of seven modules will give farmers an overview of the future direction of agriculture in Wales
Ruminant Health & Welfare have provided the latest BTV update (20th May). They advise that farmers and the industry must remain Aware, apply Caution and use evidence-based Tactics to ACT and mitigate against the latest strain BTV-3.
A single bite from a single infected midge will reliably transmit BTV-3.
Rural Payments Wales has published its updated ‘When the inspector calls’ guidance for farmers preparing for an inspection.
Farm inspections take place on a sample number of farms each year to ensure that farmers are complying with the rules and regulations they are required to abide by, as a condition of receiving financial support or as a result of keeping livestock.
- Hybu Cig Cymru looking for beef farmers from Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire for pilot project
- Canine DNA kits to be distributed to help combat livestock attacks
- Expression of interest window dates May 2024
- FUW presents alternative options to on-farm slaughter to newly established Bovine TB Technical Advisory Group