Latest information on new mandatory registration requirements for bird keepers
New measures for all bird keepers to officially register their birds regardless of the size of their flock were announced on 19 March 2024.
Currently, only keepers with more than 50 birds are required to register their flocks. The changes announced will mandate all keepers, regardless of flock size, to officially register their birds before the deadline of the 1st of October in Wales
From the 1st April 2024 the Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order 2024 replaced the 2023 Order with changes coming into force.
From 1st April:
The UK’s leading progeny test for terminal sire breeds, RamCompare is currently calling out for commercial sheep farms across Wales to join the project and support its drive to improve sheep genetics across the country.
RamCompare is jointly funded by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and AHDB and works with partners across the supply chain to drive faster rates of genetic improvement in the UK sheep industry.
The Farmers’ Union of Wales’ response to the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme: “Keeping farmers farming” consultation has highlighted the concerning amount of change that is required to make sure the scheme is fit for purpose within the time available.
The Union’s response was compiled following discussions with members and sector representatives at thirteen regional meetings across Wales
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