Western Telegraph | Farming News

Farms feelgood factor brings in 2012 on a high

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:40:00 +0000

THE majority of Wales’s farmers say they will increase production amid a climate of growing confidence.

Bid to halt spread of nitrate zones

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000

Attempts to extend Wales’s nitrate vulnerable zones from 2013 will be resisted by the farming industry, unless there is scientific proof that nitrate levels are too high.

Royal lamb lunch helps spread word

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:20:00 +0000

THE Prince of Wales showed his support for a campaign to promote lamb from the Cambrian Mountains with a lunchtime reception at Clarence House.

Wales walks the walk — and the world follows

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:20:00 +0000

Wales is set to become the first country in the world to have a formal trail all the way around its coast.

How to find a local, farm-fresh turkey this Christmas

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:30:00 +0000

Shoppers looking for a tasty, locally-reared, and good value Christmas turkey this festive season are being urged to head online.

Open meeting on CAP reforms

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:20:00 +0000

Farmers’ Union of Wales Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire branches are holding a joint open meeting to discuss the post-2014 CAP reform proposals.

Record attendance at Winter Fair

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:40:00 +0000

Keen interest in baby beef cattle among buyers seeking animals with show potential was reflected by a flying trade at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair when a number of young animals topped £4000 in the sale ring.

88% of Welsh farmers to receive Single Payments on first day

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Eighty-eight per cent of Welsh farmers will receive their Single Payments on Thursday, December 1st, the first day that the European Commission allows payments to be made, Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes Alun Davies announced today.

Entries hot up for a sizzling winter fair

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0000

Sub-zero temperatures at last year’s Royal Welsh Winter Fair have not deterred exhibitors from entering the 2011 event.

Action urged to beat cattle virus

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0000

A disease with major financial implications for Welsh livestock farmers could be eradicated if the country adopts a national screening and testing regime.