Last month, Defra announced a u-turn on controversial plans which would have seen the mandatory introduction of animal welfare labelling for food products. The move follows heavy criticism from industry, including organisations such as the FUW.
In essence, the proposals would have related welfare outcomes to the method of production and, according to Defra, would have given consumers ‘greater clarity’ about the welfare standard of the product.
Next steps for the governance of the Welsh bovine TB Programme was at the top of the agenda when Farmers’ Union of Wales staff and officials met with the Minister for Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, at the Royal Welsh Show.
Officials had a constructive discussion with the Minister regarding industry involvement in future bovine TB control policies in Wales. The FUW reiterated many of the concerns outlined in its response to the last Refreshed TB programme in Wales and were pleased that the Welsh Government repeated their commitment to partnership working on the future control programme.
Greenhouse Gas emissions lower for Welsh red meat than rest of UK
A study has revealed that Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from red meat enterprises are lower in Wales than the benchmark for similar farms across the UK.
Farming Connect who undertook the study revealed that the results show that beef enterprises GHG emissions were 17% lower than the benchmark for upland and 5.7% lower than the benchmark for lowland.
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has recognised two individuals for their services to agriculture at the Royal Welsh Show.
Receiving the external award for service to agriculture was Senior Lecturer in Natural Sciences, at Bangor University, Dr Prysor Williams. The FUW’s internal award for services to agriculture was presented to Margaret Shepherd, who served the Union for over 40 years.
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