1+ hour, 31+ min ago  (385+ words) A new scheme in west Wales aimed at recycling an extra 200 tonnes of farm plastics has successfully smashed its six-month target. Between July and December 2025, over 200 farmers recycled 311 tonnes of agricultural plastics across the four river SAC (Special Area of…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (535+ words) Applications are now open for the 2026 Agri Academy. Launched in 2012, the programme has built a strong reputation for creating lasting friendships and inspiring ideas that can help shape careers. The application window for the 2026 cohort closes at midnight on Sunday,…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago  (377+ words) A MAN from Gwynedd has been spared jail after putting railway passengers at risk by his frequent unsafe use of a tractor and trailer on a level crossing. Rhodri Ap Gwyn, 53, of Hafod Y Wern, Penrhyndeudraeth, had previously pleaded guilty…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (352+ words) AN ORPHANED lamb is being given a new lease of life thanks to a kind-hearted couple who have taken her in. Aimee Walker, of Wrexham, has a passion for rescuing and caring for animals. The 24-year-old rents a smallholding where…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (420+ words) NFU Cymru has held early talks with Wales" new Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability. The union met Llyr Gruffydd at T" Hywel in Cardiff Bay on Wednesday, May 20, to outline its ambitions for the future of Welsh agriculture…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (432+ words) A North Wales plant nursery has been recognised with a royal warrant after decades of supplying rare and unusual plants to the royal estates. The honour was awarded to Sue and Bleddyn Wynn-Jones of Cr'g Farm Plants, based near Caernarfon,…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (675+ words) Four Powys farmers are heading to the live semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent after wowing judges " and now they're asking locals to get behind them Will Rogers, Rosie Jones, Aled Wyn Davies and Aled Griffiths - members of the Jeremy Clarkson-formed…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (404+ words) Wales" farming leaders have called for clarity on agricultural funding and rural policy after Plaid Cymru fell short of a majority in the 2026 Senedd election. "The party won 43 out of the 96 seats in an expanded Welsh Parliament so it means…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (696+ words) The UK is facing growing energy security challenges as global instability and shifting geopolitics disrupt long-term fuel supplies. At the same time, wind energy " especially on farmland " remains a subject of debate. Supporters point to its role in decarbonisation and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (340+ words) Farming unions in Wales have welcomed the appointment of Ll'r Gruffydd MS as the Welsh Government's new Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability following the recent Senedd election. The FUW congratulated Mr Gruffydd on taking up the role at…...