Agricultural Policy

Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) Data Confirmation 2024

Welsh Government has announced a data confirmation exercise, as part of the SFS Preparatory Phase. 

The aim of the data confirmation exercise is to update RPW mapping systems with the correct habitat areas and tree canopy cover on all farms in advance of the SFS design being finalised and the introduction of SFS in 2026.

Why investigating all cattle abortions and stillbirths can protect the future herd

To help build reporting all abortions into farmers’ calving routine, the Ruminant Health & Welfare (RH&W) group has launched a flyer and online hub with FAQs to help reduce the barriers of reporting abortions and submitting abortion samples for investigation.

With autumn block calving around the corner, experts are urging farmers to report and investigate all abortions and stillbirths to understand disease status and identify how to protect their herds in future. 

Poultry and Other Captive Birds Compulsory Registration

From 1 October 2024 it will become a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Wales (except

keepers of pet birds without any outside access) to register as a bird/poultry keeper on the

GB Poultry Register.

This change will allow Welsh Government to communicate with all bird keepers in Wales, in

the event of an avian disease outbreak

Navigating a Changing Political Landscape: FUW sets out its key priorities at the Royal Welsh Show

The Farmers’ Union of Wales has set out its robust asks of the UK and Welsh Governments despite the challenges presented by navigating through a constantly changing political landscape.

The FUW’s stance remains constant and relentless in an ever changing political arena.

Welsh farming is at an important crossroads which will determine our future for decades to come. Whilst the direction of travel depends heavily on the development of devolved agricultural policies, it must not be forgotten how decisions made by the newly elected UK Government will effectively determine the degree of funding the Welsh Government has available to support agriculture and rural development.

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