Government moves aimed at tackling problems caused by diesel pollution should be targeted at improving technology and areas where problems exist, rather than a broad brush approach that penalises rural communities, the Farmers’ Union of Wales has said.

The FUW Land Use, Livestock and Hill Farming Committees agreed in separate meetings that problems identified by health experts in areas of high diesel engine use should be recognised and addressed.

Members of the Farmers’ Union of Wales enjoyed a visit to cutting edge dairy nutrition business Volac in West Wales, on the eve of the Welsh Dairy show (Monday 23 October).

 

 

 

 

A seminar organised by the Farmers’ Union of Wales has provided an opportunity for Welsh dairy farmers to come together and air their views on a recently published AHDB paper which outlines the need for ‘optimal dairy systems’ in the British dairy sector.  

Bovine TB breakdowns in dairy and beef cattle continue to be a sore point amongst farmers in Wales. Despite copious eradication programmes over the years, the disease continues to cause both emotional and financial difficulties, bringing many farming families to their knees.