'Tax raid' on family farms could cause lasting damage say unions
Farming unions in Wales have expressed their fears for the future after a Budget that could cause ‘lasting damage’.
Farming unions in Wales have expressed their fears for the future after a Budget that could cause ‘lasting damage’.
As the closed period for spreading slurry on most Welsh farms kicked in earlier this month, a move to make short-term amendments to Cross Compliance Standards relating to the Control of Agricultural Pollution NVZ regulations.
An Aberystwyth University graduate from Carmarthenshire has been named the best agriculture student in Britain.
NFU Cymru along with the NFU, NFU Scotland and the Ulster Farmers’ Union has written a joint letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves following recent speculation that Inheritance Tax Reliefs (IHT), including Agricultural Property Relief (APR) as well as Business Property Relief (BPR), are to be reviewed in this week’s Budget.
Farming is preparing for a low-yielding harvest and adapting to a new normal of climate extremes, following the country’s coolest summer for nearly a decade and one of the wettest winters on record.
Narberth breeder David Lewis hit the big numbers at this month’s Hereford High Flyers Charollais sale when his ewe led the shearling trade.
NFU Cymru is calling on Welsh Government and consumers to back Welsh dairy farming to give the sector a much-needed confidence boost.
Feed specialists Rumenco are supporting the Pink Ribbon Foundation and raising funds for Breast Cancer Awareness.
William Davies from Clynderwen, Pembrokeshire has been announced as the winner of the 2024 NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual Dairy Stockperson of the Year Award at the Welsh Dairy Show in Nantyci, Carmarthenshire.
Dairy farmer, Stephen James, from Gelliolau farm in Clunderwen, Pembrokeshire has been presented the FUW Outstanding Service to the Welsh Dairy Industry award at the Welsh Dairy Show 2024 in Carmarthen.
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