Agricultural Policy

FUW Royal Welsh Show Seminars

The FUW is hosting a range of seminars throughout the 4 days of the Royal Welsh Show which everyone is invited to attend. Come and join us at the FUW Pavillion on the RWAS showground. Seminars are as follows:-

Monday Morning (11am-12pm) - Q&A - Water Resources 'NVZ' Regulations

Come and hear from us and where we are with the regulations, including representatives from ADAS and Kebek.

Farming Connect seeking farmers to shape the programme ahead of the Sustainable Farming Scheme

Farming Connect are looking to appoint 10 farmers to establish a Farmer Steering Group to help shape the future of the programme ahead of the roll out of the Sustainable Farming Scheme.

As part of the group, representatives will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the services provided by Farming Connect and suggest ways to reach more farming businesses in future.

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone lifted

The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) is no longer in place as of 4th July, 2023. 

APHA have announced that the risk of avian influenza has now been reduced to 'low' for all poultry. As a result, mandatory requirements have been lifted.

Farming Connect 1 to 1 advice clinics

Farms registered with Farming Connect (FC) can now apply for fully funded on-farm advice clinics.

The clinics currently available are:

  • Soils Clinic - receive 4 soil samples and following the results receive advice on how to improve soil quality

Free bale temperature testing

Mid and West Wales Fire & Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) have recently had an increase in the numbers of barn fires across the service area following the dry spell in May and June and the amount of hay that has been made.

In an effort to reduce the numbers of fires on farms and to raise awareness of the range of free services that MAWWFRS offer to the Farming community, they have compiled an article to highlight the FREE Bale Temperature Testing Service that is available.

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