A report has been published by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate telling the story of how the UK has successfully implemented measures to reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics in farming and achieved the halving of antibiotic sales in animals since 2014 and over the same period, the use of highest-priority critically important antibiotics has reduced by 79%.

The United Kingdom approach has differed to many other countries when developing its system of antibiotic stewardship. Rather than regulating, the government has worked in collaboration with farmers and vets, supporting them to lead action on reducing the unnecessary use of antibiotics. 

Each farming sector has individually developed tailored approaches, improving husbandry and adopting disease prevention measures to reduce reliance on antibiotics. 

An application window to apply for subsidised training will open on October 17th for ONE WEEK ONLY. 

The skills funding application window opens at 9am Monday 17th October 2022 and closes at 5pm on Friday 21st October 2022.

There are 20 short courses available categorised under ‘Business’, ‘Land’ and ‘Livestock’. All training courses will be subsidised by up to 80% for registered individuals.

CLICK here to view this month's Expression of interest window dates October 2022

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has commented on the newly laid Agriculture (Wales) Bill, saying that the overarching piece of legislation is half way there in providing a stable footing for the future of agriculture in Wales.

The first draft of the Bill along with its supporting documentation was laid in front of the Senedd yesterday, 26 September, by Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd, Lesley Griffiths, ahead of a debate in the Senedd this afternoon.

The first ever Agriculture Bill for Wales has been laid, providing the opportunity to develop farming policies which could truly benefit those living and working in Wales. The Bill will set out the overarching legislation and drive the biggest change for Welsh agriculture since the UK joined the European Union.